OSHA Inspection: STRUCTURAL METALS OF KANSAS CITY, INC

Issued

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(a): The employer did not determine that compressed gas cylinders under his control were in a safe condition to the extent that this could be determined by visual inspection:  (a)  On June 06, 2012, The employer did not ensure that the welding gas cylinder located in the welding area of the facility was in an safe condition, in that the glass covers for the gauges were missing allowing dirt and debris to accumulate to a level that made the pressure gauge dial totally unreadable.  Employees were exposed to serious struck by injuries in the event of an accident from an incorrect determination of the pressure readings.           Abatement certification for this violation is not required.

Issued

Jul 26, 2012

Abate by

Aug 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  (a)  On June 12, 2012, at the facility located at 1911 Television Pl,  Kansas City, MO.,  The employer had not ensured that all authorized powered industrial truck operators were currently certified, in that their last three year performance evaluation was performed on November 07, 2007.         Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $710 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment was not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  (a)  On June 6, 2012, in the main fabrication area of the facility, the Portable Vornado Fan had not been visually inspected for external defects, in that the power cord outer jacket and insulation was badly damaged and defective.          Abatement certification for this violation is not required.