OSHA Inspection: GULF COAST MACHINE & SUPPLY COMPANY

Issued

2012-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9): Every floor hole into which persons could accidentally walk (on account of fixed machinery, equipment, or walls) was not protected by a cover that left no openings more than one inch wide.     At the site, next to the Vertical Ring Mill #2, where an approximate 51 inch wide floor opening was unguarded, workers were exposed to potential fall hazards.

Issued

2012-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    At the site in the electrical room for the ring mills, there were adjoining doors entering the ring mill area from the electrical room, which were not marked, exposing employees to serious burn hazards when attempting to escape an area if  fire occurred.

Issued

2012-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:    a) At the site, Wagner Ring Mill, where maintenance workers must perform maintenance work there are no specific procedures for shutting down and verifying all sources of energy, exposing workers to caught-between hazards.    b) At the site, Rheinstahl Wagner Ring Mill, where maintenance workers must perform maintenance work there are no specific procedures for shutting down and verifying all sources of energy, exposing workers to caught-between hazards.

Issued

2012-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:    At the site, in the electrical room next to the ring mill area, and in various departments throughout the facility, there are no specific procedures for inspecting and certifiying that all energy control lockout tagout procedures are being performed correctly,  exposing workers to potential electrocution hazards.

Issued

2012-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $950.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a) At the site, in the forklift mechanic shop, where a fire extinguisher was sitting on the floor.     b) At the site, in the area below the horizontal ring mill, where a fire extinguisher was sitting on the floor.    c) At the site, near the gas pumps, where a fire extinguisher was sitting on the pump island.

Issued

2012-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set.    At the site between the ring mill and furnace areas, where a Hyster powered industrial truck was left running and no operator was present. This condition exposed workers to potential caught-between and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2012-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard.    At the site where cranes are in operation, there are no regular inspections to determine safe operation of cranes, exposing workers to potential struck by hazards on:      a)  10 Ton Gantry Crane.      b)  12 Ton Overhead Crane.      c)  25 Ton Overhead Gantry Crane      d)  15 Ton Kraco Crane

Issued

2012-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    At the site in the maintenance shop and the outside sling/chain storage area; alloy steel slings were marked with their rated capacities, exposing workers to dropped loads and struck by hazards.

Issued

2012-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:    At the site in the saw area, the non-working portion of the blade of where a band saw, model 2000-4c is being operated without adequate guarding, exposing workers to potential amputation hazards.

Issued

2012-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    At the site, in the ring mill shop area, under the Ring Mill #2, there is a staircase leading to an underground room, where an extension cord is in use which shows evidence of strain relief.