OSHA Inspection: OLYMPIC STEEL INC.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(6)(i): A minimum clearance of 3 inches overhead and 2 inches laterally was not provided and maintained between crane(s) and obstructions:    (a) 1801 Bedford Avenue, North Kansas City, Missouri:  The Southwest Crane did not have adequate clearance between two of the overhead lights and the crane carriage as two of the light fixtures were bent and broken.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(f)(4)(iv): The wearing surface of all brake drum(s) or disc(s) was not smooth:    (a) 1801 Bedford Avenue, North Kansas City, Missouri:  The brakes for the North West crane were worn or damaged as the crane was slow to come to a stop.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(h)(4): Hooks did not meet the manufacturer's recommendations    (a) The South East Crane the safety latch is missing on the hook.    (b) The South West Crane the safety latch is missing on the hook.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(i): Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed:    (a) The North West crane had deficiencies from the keyway being worn, the pinion coupling was loose or damaged and was not corrected before the operation of the crane was resumed.    (b) The North East crane had deficiencies from the directional contactors being damaged and was not corrected before the operation of the crane was resumed. The load block sheave spacers are missing, and the second speed contactors are damaged.    (c) The South East crane had deficiencies from the equalizer sheave spacers are missing, and there are pitted and burnt contacts. The load block sheave spacers are missing, and the second speed contactors are damaged.    (d) The South West crane has an oil leak and was not corrected and the crane has not been taken out of service. The sheave is damaged, and sheaves do not meet manufacturer's specifications. The conductor bar insulation is missing or damaged.  The resistor guard is damaged.  The bridge machinery guard is missing or damaged.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Dec 28, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Any deterioration, resulting in appreciable loss of original strength, were not being carefully observed and determination made as to whether further use of the rope would constitute a safety hazard:    (a) The South East crane the rope was damaged and the crane was not taken out of service.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    (a) 1801 Bedford Avenue, North Kansas City, Missouri: The breaker boxes were not all labeled to indicate its purpose, such as, but not limited to, the Breaker box on the East end, the Breaker box on the south end, and the main panel of breaker boxes on the north wall.    (b) Two 480 volt breaker boxes were in the on position on the south wall labelled "charger".  It was not evident what the breaker boxes are actually for as there are no forklift chargers in the area.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i): Metal raceways, cable armor, and other metal enclosures for conductors were not connected to all boxes, fittings, and cabinets to provide effective electrical continuity:    (a) 1801 Bedford Avenue, North Kansas City, Missouri:  The conduit was not connected for the conduit by the propane storage and north east overhead door.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     (a) 1801 Bedford Avenue, North Kansas City, Missouri:  Employees are exposed to chemicals, such as, but not limited to Picoguard 6210, which is flammable and there was not a written hazard communication program available to employees at this location as the manager did not know how to access it.  The hazard communication program needs to include, labeling and other forms of warning, how material safety data sheets are to be obtained and maintained, and employee information and training.