OSHA Inspection: QUALITY METALS CORPORATION

Issued

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 exposed to hazards associated with uncontrolled movement of railcars in the company's rail yard.    On or about October 14, 2011, at 14600 South Wood Street, Harvey, IL. 60426, an employee(s) was required to use a Case 621D Wheel Loader with a bucket attachment to push railcars on the tracks in the company's rail yard. Other employee(s) in the rail yard were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with the uncontrolled movement of  railcars. An employee was fatally injured when a railcar pushed by the Case 621D Wheel Loader struck a locomotive crane.

Issued

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): 'The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.    14600 South Wood Street, Harvey, IL. 60426 - On or about October 14, 2011, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been completed through a written certification.

Issued

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points.    14600 South Wood Street, Harvey, IL. 60426 - On or about October 14, 2011, employee(s) were required to use an electrical extension cord running between two metal doors to provide electricity to a metal container building. The electrical extension cord was not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, by doorways or other pinch points. Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with electrical shock.

Issued

Apr 11, 2012

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communicationprogram which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning,material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    14600 South Wood Street, Harvey, IL. 60426 - On or about October 14, 2011, employee(s) were required to perform preventative maintenance on Wheel loaders and other equipment. The required to work with motor oil, hydraulic oil, transmission oil, lubricating grease, and anti-freeze. The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program. Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with chemical contact and chemical exposure.     14600 South Wood Street, Harvey, IL. 60426 - On or about October 14, 2011, employee(s) were required to perform torch cutting operations on steel rails.  Employee(s) were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as propane, oxygen, and metal fumes (manganese).  The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program Employee(s) were thereby exsposed to hazards associated with chemical exposure.