OSHA Inspection: SPRINGFIELD IRON & METAL

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,512 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:      (a)  At the pumps room and motor room building #5:  Electrical panels were blocked with ladders and the one outside the building did not have enough space in the front due to a cement barricade.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   (a) At the Fines area: An electrical extension cord was used as permanent wiring for a communication radio system.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,646 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1): Employee(s) were exposed to lead at concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air averaged over an eight-hour period:    (a)  At the cutting area in the scrap yard:         (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(8)(i): Within fifteen working days after the receipt of exposure monitoring results, each employee was not notified in writing or by posting the results in an appropriate location of the results which represented that employee's exposure to lead:  (a)  At Springfield Iron & Metal:  The employer failed to provide employees the sampling results for lead within 15 days after receiving the lead exposure results. Employees cutting non-ferrous scrap metals were not notified of the lead sampling results performed on April 4, 2012 by an outside consultant.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(1)(i): For any employees exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit for more than 30 days per year the employer did not implement engineering and work practice controls (including administrative controls) were not implemented to reduce and maintain employee exposure to lead:  (a) At the cutting area of the scrap yard:  The employer failed to provide engineering and work practice controls to reduce or minimize lead exposures in the workplace.       (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program to reduce exposures to or below the permissible exposure limit, solely by means of engineering and work practice controls:  (a)  At Springfield Iron and Metal: The employer does not have a written compliance program to reduce or minimize lead exposure below the permissible exposure limit (PEL).       (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(f)(2)(i): The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1910.1025 to use a respirator:    (a)  At Springfield Iron and Metal: The employer does not have a written respiratory program to protect employees exposed to lead in the workplace.        (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.        (2)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 49.55 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.65 times the OSHA action level (AL) of 30 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(f)(3)(i)(A): Respirators required under 29 CFR 1910.1025 for protection against lead, were not selected from Table II of 29 CFR 1910.1025: in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A):  (a) At Springfield Iron & Metal: The employer failed to provide and select appropriate respiratory protection to minimize or control lead exposures in the workplace. Employees were not wearing respiratory protection during the cutting process.      (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.      (2)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 49.55 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.65 times the OSHA action level (AL) of 30 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1): Appropriate protective work clothing and equipment were not used when employee(s) were exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit (PEL), without regard to the use of respirators, or where the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists:    (a) At Springfield Iron and Metal:  The employer failed to provide appropriate protective work clothing and personal protective equipment to the employees that were exposed to an airborne concentration of lead in the workplace.        (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(2)(i): Protective clothing for lead required in 29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1) was not provided in a clean and dry condition at least weekly:  (a) At Springfield Iron and Metal:  The employer failed to provide protective clothing for employees exposed to an airborne concentration of lead.       (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(2)(i): Clean change rooms were not provided for employees exposed to lead in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL), without regard to the use of respirators:    (a)  At Springfield Iron and Metal:  The employer failed to provide clean change room(s) for the employees exposed to lead. Employees were not changing their contaminated clothing before leaving the workplace.        (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(3)(i): Employee(s) exposed to lead in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL), without regard to the use of respirators, were not required to shower at the end of the work shift:  (a) At Springfield Iron and Metal: The employer failed to provide a shower facility for the employees to shower at the end of the work shift.       (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(i): Lunchroom facilities were not provided for employee(s) exposed to lead in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL), without regard to the use of respirators:  (a)  At Springfield Iron & Metal:  The employer failed to provide a separate lunch area where employees with exposures to lead can consume their meals.      (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(1)(i): A medical surveillance program was not instituted for all employee(s) who were, or could be exposed to lead above the action level for more that thirty days per year:    (a) At Springfield Iron and Metal:  The employer failed to develop and implement a medical surveillance program for the employees exposed to an airborne concentraion of lead.            (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 49.55 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.65 times the OSHA action level (AL) of 30 ug/m3.            (2)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not train each employee who is subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level, or for whom the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists, in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1025:    (a)  At Springfield Iron & Metal: The employer failed to provide training on the health hazards associated with airborne concentration of lead. Employees were not trained on the health hazards of lead.                   (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 49.55 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.65 times the OSHA action level (AL) of 30 ug/m3.            (2)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii): Employers shall include lead in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section.  (a)  At Springfield Iron & Metal:  The employer failed to include lead in the site's hazard communication program.      (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 49.55 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.65 times the OSHA action level (AL) of 30 ug/m3.          (2)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(2)(i): The employer shall post the following warning signs in each work area where the PEL is exceeded:    DANGER  LEAD  MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD  CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM  DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN THIS AREA  (a)  At the cutting area:  The employer failed to post any type of warning signs about lead.          (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(n)(1)(i): Records of all monitoring for lead exposure as required in 29CFR 1910.1025(d), were not established and/or accurately maintained:    (a) At Springfield Iron & Metal: The employer did not maintain all the monitoring records for the employees exposed to lead in the workplace.            (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 49.55 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.65 times the OSHA action level (AL) of 30 ug/m3.            (2)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Aug 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(n)(2)(i): Records of medical surveillance for lead exposure required by 29 CFR 1910.1025(j), were not established and/or accurately maintained for each employee subject to medical surveillance:  (a) At Springfield Iron & Metal:  The employer failed to establish and maintain medical surveillance records for the employees exposed to airborne concentration of lead.      (1)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 49.55 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.65 times the OSHA action level (AL) of 30 ug/m3.          (2)  On or about June 4, 2013, an employee cutting non-ferrous scrap metal was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) level of 86.23 ug/m3 of airborne concentration of lead, which is 1.72 times the OSHA permissible exposure level (PEL) of 50 ug/m3.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:  (a)  At the maintenance building #4:  A liquefied petroleum gas cylinder did not have the valve protection cap.