OSHA Inspection: SHENANGO

Issued

Jun 29, 2006

Abate by

Aug 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

bench.
3.) The configuration of the door machine did not allow the door machine
operator an
unobstructed view of the doorway where employees access the coke-side
bench.
An acceptable method of abatement of the hazardous condition would include
the following:
--Assess the condition and effectiveness of the existing signaling and
warning devices on all
mobile coke oven equipment. Make necessary repairs.
-- Develop and implement an inspection and maintenance plan that
specifically targets existing
warning and signaling devices on all mobile coke oven equipment to insure
that the devices are
maintained in effective operating condition.
-- Develop and implement a plan and/or procedure,including physical
alterations as necessary,
to the doorway and/or door machine which addresses the inability of
employees to identify the
location of the door machine prior to stepping onto the bench and
addresses the obstructed view
of the door machine operator as the machine passes the doorway used by
employees to access
the coke-side bench.ide