OSHA Inspection: KENNAMETAL, INC

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Oct 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):     Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least      A.)  Kennametal Inc.; Northgate Circle, Aerospace - On or about 7/26/12, oxygen and propane cylinders were being stored on a cart in the basement.

Issued

Oct 5, 2012

Abate by

Oct 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C):     Where lockout was used for energy control, the periodic inspection did not include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected:        A.)  Kennametal Inc., Northgate Circle - On or about 7/26/12, the periodic inspection only included a physical walk-around review of energy isolation points.  The periodic inspection did not audit employees and/or review the authorized employees responsibilities under the energy control procedures. Employees performed servicing and maintenance work on machines/equipment that included, but was not limited to the crush AVS6X10 #2, the wheelabrator W-1, and the chrome furnace #7.