OSHA Inspection: TRIDENT COMPANY, A DIVISION OF METALS USA

Issued

Dec 14, 2012

Abate by

Jan 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910. 147(c)(4)(ii)(B) :  The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    On or about July 20, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not assure energy control procedures specifically outlined the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines to control hazardous energy, for machines such as, but not limited to:  a)   Metlsaw pneumatic/hydraulic/electric saw,  b)   Yoder Slitter: electric/hydraulic/pneumatic.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught in the point of operation, caught in or struck by moving machinery, and electrical shock.

Issued

Dec 14, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation.    On or about July 20, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial operator had completed training and evaluation prior to operating powered industrial trucks.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by a falling load and/or crushed by the forklift.

Issued

Dec 14, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Slings that were damaged or defective were used:    On or about July 20, 2012, slings that were damaged and frayed were used to lift pipe and other materials.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being crushed by a falling load.

Issued

Dec 14, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by point of operation and rotating parts:    On or about July 20, 2012, and at time prior thereto, the employer did not assure machine guarding to protect employees from hazards created by point of operation and rotating parts for machinery such as, but not limited to,  the MetlSaw.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of being caught in point of operation and/or rotating parts.