OSHA Inspection: BOLTEX MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LP

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 13, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer does not
furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment
which are free from
the recognized hazard of being struck by red hot metal flange trimmings
that are being tossed
towards a walkway into a near-by cooling bin.
This violation was observed on or about November 3, 2010, in the
Production area
where employees were exposed to being struck by red hot metal flange
trimmings while
walking down the center aisle of the production area.
Among other feasible methods to correct the identified hazard, one method
would be to
relocate the cooling bin to a location where the material could be placed
directly into the
bin instead of being thrown into the bin towards a walkway.
Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the
abatement date, the
employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to
ensure that
employees are no longer tossing red hot metal into cooling bins.
Disclaimers:
1.  You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above.
2.  The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all
cases.
3.  The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an
appropriate method.

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer does not
furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment
which are free from
the recognized hazard of being struck by crane loads that are being lifted
and suspended by
hooks that have defective or missing latches.
This violation was observed on or about November 3, 2010, in the Tool and
Die Shop
and Production area where employees were exposed to being struck by crane
loads while
they were being lifted and suspended by hooks with either missing or
defective latches.
Among other feasible methods to correct the identified hazard, one method
would be to
remove the hooks from use or ensure that hooks had properly functioning
latches per
ASME B30.10 - 2005 Hooks, Paragraph 10-1.2.3(c).
Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the
abatement date, the
employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to
ensure that all
hooks have proper functioning latches, when necessary.
Disclaimers:
1.  You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above.
2.  The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all
cases.
3.  The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an
appropriate method.

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer does not
furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment
which are free from
the recognized hazard of operating an overhead crane and a forklift
simultaneously which is
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.
This violation was observed on or about November 3, 2010, in the
Production area
where employees were exposed to being struck by crane equipment and loads
while the
overhead crane was being operated by an employee who was simultaneously
driving a
fork lift.
Among other feasible methods to correct the identified hazard, one method
would be to
ensure that the operator does not engage in any other activity that will
divert attention
while actively engaged in operating the crane as per ASME B30.2 - 2005
Overhead and
Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running
Trolley
Hoist), Paragraph 2-3.1.7(a)
Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the
abatement date, the
employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to
ensure crane
operators are not engaged in any other activity while operating the crane.
Disclaimers:
1.  You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above.
2.  The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all
cases.
3.  The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an
appropriate method.

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer does not
furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment
which are free from
the recognized hazard of being struck by billets or other material being
transported by a
structural lifting device that has become damaged.
This violation was observed on or about November 4, 2010, in the
Production area
where employees were exposed to being struck by billet material that was
being
transported through the facility by a structurally deformed spreader bar
frame.
Among other feasible methods to correct the identified hazard, one method
would be to
perform frequent inspections to identify damage to the structural lifting
device and make
the necessary repairs as per ASME B30.20 - 2006 Below the Hook Lifting
Devices,
Paragraph 20-1.3.3 and 20-1.3.9(b)(6)
Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the
abatement date, the
employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to
ensure that all
structural lifting devices are inspected and repaired when necessary.
Disclaimers:
1.  You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above.
2.  The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all
cases.
3.  The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an
appropriate method.

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,240 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,240 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Jun 1, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Jun 1, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,160 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Jun 1, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Jun 1, 2011

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,240 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 8, 2011

Abate by

Apr 21, 2011

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $540 Reduced