OSHA Inspection: ALP STEEL CORPORATION

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2):     Minimum separation. There shall be no open flame or spark producing equipment in any spraying area nor within 20 feet thereof, unless separated by a partition.    a) On or about 04/17/2012 in Plant 1 and Plant 2; where standard duty electrical fans were used to provide ventilation in the spray area to remove flammable vapors after flammable coatings were applied.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2):     General. All spraying areas shall be provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so that life is not endangered. Mechanical ventilation shall be kept in operation at all times while spraying operations are being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow vapors from drying coated articles and drying finishing material residue to be exhausted.    a) On or about 04/17/2012 in Plant 1 and Plant 2; where spray application of Devguard 4190 (a class IB flammable) takes place for approximately 2-3 hours per day, appropriate ventilation was not provided during spray operations.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):     Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:    a) On or about 04/17/2012 in the painting areas; where a painter required to wear an elastomeric, "Premier Plus" half mask respirator during spray application of flammable coatings, had a full beard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts:    a) On or about 04/17/2012 in plant 3; where the RIGID 535 pipe threader was not equipped with a constant pressure switch (or equivalent means of guarding) to protect the operator from the hazards of rotating parts.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii): Flammable and combustible liquid storage cabinet(s) were not labeled in conspicuous lettering, "Flammable - Keep Fire Away":    a) On or about 04/17/2012 in Plant 1 and Plant 2; where flammable solvents and coatings were stored in unmarked metal cabinets.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2012-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) On or about 04/17/2012 in Plant 1; where a metal duplex receptacle box was used at the end of a flexible cord as an extension cord to supply power to a pedestal fan. The standard duty, metal box was not secured in place as required by the National Electrical Code and the listing and labeling.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED