OSHA Inspection: AZZ INC DBA AZZ GALVANIZING SERVICES

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from
recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to
employees, in that: employees were exposed to struck-by hazards due to
damaged below-the-
hook lifting devices and to a lifting device not marked.
(a)On or about December 22, 2011 in the rack-up area at the beginning of
the dip
tank line, below-the-hook bent and damaged lifting devices were not
removed
from
service for repair or replacement.
(b)On or about December 22, 2011 between the dip tanks and the kettle
containing
melted zinc, the Dross Scope was not marked with an ID listing but not
limited to the
following:
- Manufacturer's name and address
- Serial number of the device
- Lifter weight if over 100 lbs (45 kg)
- Cold current (amps when applicable)
- Rated voltage (if applicable)
- Rated load [as described in par. 20-1.2.1(a)]
- ASME BTH-1 Design Category
- ASME BTH-1 Service Class
Among others, one feasible and useful method to correct the hazards is to
follow the
requirements found in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
stand ASME B30.20-
2006 for inspection, removal from service, repair, and/or replacement and
for proper inspection
and marking of the below the hook lifting devices.

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from
recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to
employees, in that: employees were exposed to burns.
(a)On or about December 22, 2011 along the aisle in front of the dip tanks,
employees were exposed to burns from contacting the supply steam line or
the steam
return line.
Among others, one feasible and useful method to correct the hazard is to
install a barrier over
the steam lines. Reference ASTM standard C 105503 (Re-approved 2009).

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jul 17, 2012

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jul 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 26, 2012

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 26, 2012

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,300

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,300

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012

Issued

May 31, 2012

Abate by

Jun 5, 2012