OSHA Inspection: LUZERNE IRON WORKS, INC.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Abate by

Jul 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not constructed to prevent electrical shock or were not clearly marked for identification of functions:  a) Southeast side of Upper Shop, 7 1/2-ton Crane, 300 Sly Street, Luzerne, PA - Employees operated an overhead crane to transport steel beams that did not have identification to mark the functionality of each button. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating the pendant control box, on or about March 19, 2013.  b) Southeast side of Upper Shop, 5-ton Crane, 300 Sly Street, Luzerne, PA - Employees operated an overhead crane to transport steel beams that was not constructed to prevent electrical shock in that the pendant control box had duct tape covering two lower openings. Employees were potentially exposed to an electrical shock hazard while operating the pendant control box, on or about March 19, 2013.  c) Paint Area, Lower Shop, 3-ton Crane, 300 Sly Street, Luzerne, PA - Employees operated an overhead crane to transport steel products that did not have identification to mark the functionality of each button. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating the pendant control box, on or about March 19, 2013.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,167 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3):  Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel.  a) Upper Shop and Lower Shop, 300 Sly Street, Luzerne, PA: Employees cut and ground metal using vertical portable grinders without safety guards that are designed to provide protection from flying debris. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, on or about March 19, 2013.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x):    Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points.    a) Southern side of Upper Shop, 300 Sly Street, Luzerne, PA: An energized flexible cord attached to a vertical portable grinder was placed across metal tracks and was unprotected from accidental damage by the wheels of the "Roller" used to transport metal. Employees that used the vertical portable grinder and "Roller" were potentially exposed to an electrical shock hazard in the event the "Roller" wheels damaged the energized flexible cord, on or about March 19, 2013.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):   There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service.  a) Southern side of Upper Shop, 300 Sly Street, Luzerne, PA: An energized flexible cord that had damaged insulation and exposed conductors was attached to a vertical portable grinder. Employees were potentially exposed to an electrical shock hazard, on or about March 19, 2013.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

Jun 21, 2013

Abate by

Jul 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1):  Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees.  a) Welding Areas, Upper Shop, 300 Sly Street, Luzerne, PA: The employer did not provide personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically gloves at no cost, to employees engaged in welding activities including, but not limited to arc welding and oxy-acetylene welding. Employees were potentially exposed to sustained heat and burns.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.