OSHA Inspection: ALLEGHENY MATERIAL HANDLING, INC.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:      a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about January 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that an energy control program was in place at the worksite for employees who perform work including, but not limited to, bandsaw blade changes.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided with fire extinguisher training and/or instructions.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):      a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees who operated the Clark forklift were provided with forklift safety training. Deficiencies found during the inspection included, but were not limited to, failing to wear a seatbelt and failing the properly inspect the forklift.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and were placed in service where condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle existed:   a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees were inspecting the Clark forklift on at least a daily basis. Among other concerns noted during the inspection, the unit had a faulty parking brake that did not properly work and a rear strobe light was inoperative.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(e)(5)(ii): A guard was not provided to prevent contact between bridge conductors and hoisting ropes if they could come into contact:    a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about April 18, 2013, during crane operations with the Milwaukee 20 ton crane, the employer did not ensure that a guard was in place to prevent the crane ropes/block from making contact with the copper buss bars on the side of the facility wall.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, during crane operations on the Milwaukee 20 Ton Crane, the employer did not ensure that a system of daily inspections were being performed prior to it's use.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section, depending upon its activity, severity of service, and environment, or as specifically indicated below:    a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, during crane operations on the Milwaukee 20 Ton Crane, the employer did not ensure that an annual crane inspection was conducted on the unit for approximately 3 to 4 years.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:        a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about January 26, 2013, during metal cutting activities the Wilton bandsaw, serial number 0210402,, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided over the unused portions of the bandsaw blade, exposing workers to severe laceration and amputation type injuries.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 (6.1 m) feet from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior, were not stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs, or gangways or assigned storage spaces were not located where cylinders would not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or be subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:      a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about January 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that cylinders of gases such as oxygen and acetylene were stored in an appropriate location where they would not be knocked over, tipped over or otherwise damaged in that they were stored next to a work area, with no means of securement or other protection in use.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 one-half hour:         a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about January 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that oxygen tanks were properly separated from fuel gas tanks, such as acetylene, while in storage or that an appropriate fire wall was provided.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:     Instances including, but not limited to the following:    a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that electrical power cords for tools, extension cords or weld units were in safe condition in that those in use around fabrication tables had torn outer jackets, exposing workers to electric shock hazards.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:    Instances including, but not limited to the following:    a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that work areas near fabrication tables were kept orderly in that cords were strewn on the floors, exposing employees to slip/trip hazards.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    Instances including, but not limited to the following:    a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that electrical power cords had proper strain relief in system in that a cord at a burn table had the jacket area near the molded plug end torn away.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:    Instances including, but not limited to the following:    a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was properly installed in that conduit or electric wiring casings were coming loose from the joints on or had come loose, at locations such as electrical disconnects, power supplies or transformers.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electric equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:   a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the electrical service panel labled "bandsaw", located to the left of the office area door entryway was firmly mounted to the wall in that the unit was observed to have been pulled away from the wall.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,120 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about April 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that a written Hazard Communication program existed at the site where employees used chemicals including, but not limited to propane, xylene and coolants.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area:   a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about April 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees recieved chemical safety training where employees used chemicals including, but not limited to propane, xylene and coolants.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of every workroom was  not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the floor area near the entry/exit door was kept in a dry condition, as rain water had soaked the floor area.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident:  a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the electrical service panel labeled "bandsaw", located to the left of the office area door entryway was legibly labeled to indicate it's purpose. The unit did not serve to feed a bandsaw, but rather a 480 volt welding unit.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Abate by

Aug 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:  Instances including but not limited to the following:  a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, the employer did not ensure that unused openings were closed in that the orange colored disconnect panel for the welder near the entry way to the bathroom had an opening in the side that was not closed.

Issued

Jul 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:  Instances including but not limited to the following:  a) Job site, 2301 Duss Avenue, Building 14, Ambridge, PA: On or about February 26, 2013, during production activities, the employer did not ensure that appropriate covers were provided over junctions boxes to the left of the office area entryway in that one junction box had no cover and the other had a cover that did not fit and was not attached to the box properly.