OSHA Inspection: ARCELORMITTAL

Issued

Oct 26, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk was not guarded:    Billet Area: On or about May 14 2012, and times prior, during a maintenance shut down; the floor in the area has holes, pits and other tripping hazards that were not covered. This condition exposed employees to trip and fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 26, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.     North side of the Billet Area: On May 14, 2012 and times prior to, employees passed by a pit that was missing a gate or cover.   This condition exposed employees to a fall up to 5 feet.

Issued

Oct 26, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $1,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations:    East of the Melt Shop: On May 14, 2012, and times prior to, employees were using stairs which did not provide safe access to the upper level. This condition exposed employees to trip and fall hazards while using the stairs.

Issued

Oct 26, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access was not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.     Melt Shop Control Room: On May 14, 2012, and times prior to, employees working inside the control room were not provided a safe emergency exit.  This conditions exposed employees to potential fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 26, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(viii): The respiratory protection program did not include training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and thier maintenance.    Melt Shop: On May 14 2012, and times prior to, employees were using respirators that were not properly used thus, not creating an efficient seal.  This condition exposed employees to air contaminants such as silica which was found to be in excess of the PEL described in table Z in 29 CFR 1910.1200.    PEL for silica in General Industry is 5.0mg/m3, Monitoring was at 1.69mg.m3 respectively.

Issued

Oct 26, 2012

Abate by

Oct 29, 2012

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(h)(3)(ix):  Wood blocks used to support outriggers did not have sufficient width and length to prevent shifting or toppling under load.    On May 14 , 2012 and times prior to, employees were lifting an air conditioning unit with a crane using wood blocks without sufficient width and length to support the outriggers.  This condition exposed employees to potential struck by hazards from a falling load and/or crane.

Issued

Oct 26, 2012

Abate by

Oct 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(a)(5): Grounding. Portable electric powered tools shall meet the electrical requirements of subpart S of this part.    Brick Layers area: On May 14, 2012 and times prior to, employees were using a portable drill with damaged wires in which the ground wire was spliced. This condition exposed employees to potential electric shock hazards.

Issued

Oct 26, 2012

Abate by

Oct 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii):  Joining lengths of work and electrode cables by the use of connecting means did not have insulation adequate for the service conditions.    Maintenance Shop East of the Melt Shop: On May 14, 2012 and times prior to, employees were using a welder with a spliced wire near a water source that was used for cooling purposes.  This conditions exposed employees to electric shock and/or electrocution.