OSHA Inspection: ALLIANCE WIRE & STEEL, INC.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(7): Every temporary floor opening did not have standard railings, or was not constantly attended by someone:     On or about March 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 13 inches to the machinery below, when working close to the C-welder line#1 wire roll, which was not guarded, while winding the wire roll.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:     On or about March 21, 2013 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, when using a Makita forklift with a boom, which was not approved by the manufacturer, affecting the capacity and safe operation of the forklift, while lifting the fence sheets.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):    On or about March 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, when the operators of a Makita forklift were not trained, while using the forklifts for lifting and moving the fence sheets.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts:    On or about March 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to being struck by metal reels containing the cross wires feeding the C-welder, which are rotating at a very high speed, while changing the cross wire reels and walking in very close proximity to the reels.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:    On or about March 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employee was exposed to amputation hazards, when working by a pedestal fan, which was provided with a guard having approximately 2 inch square openings, while tying the wire roll bundles.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:     On or about March 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employee was exposed to struck-by hazards, when using a Delta bench grinder with serial number 033588W5021, which was not provided with a guard over the spindle end, while sharpening tools.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    On or about March 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employee was exposed to struck-by hazards, when using a Delta bench grinder with serial number 033588W5021, which was not provided with a work rest on the left side grinding wheel, while sharpening tools.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:     On or about March 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employee was exposed to struck-by hazards, when using a Delta bench grinder with serial number 033588W5021, which was not provided with tongue guards on both wheels, while sharpening tools.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 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:    On or about March 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employee was exposed to struck-by hazards, when using a Makita right angle grinder with no serial number, which was not provided with a guard on the wheel, while grinding welded spots or equipment.

Issued

Jun 3, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    On or about March 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock hazards, when using a Makita right angle grinder that had the flexible cord torn at the connection of the strain relief, while using the right angle grinder for grinding fence sheets.