OSHA Inspection: THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS NA, INC.

Issued

Jul 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees from falling loads (crushing).   (a)  The employer did not ensure that the Michigan, 5 Ton, gantry crane was not taken out of service to make needed repairs after a periodic inspection revealed the following deficiencies that affected the safe operation of the underhung hoist and other critical components: worn sheaves, damaged lower block, lubrication needed, brakes inaccessible for inspection and missing bridge bumpers.   (b)  The employer did not ensure that the Michigan, 5 Ton, gantry crane was inspected for defective critical components on at least a frequent (monthly) basis.

Issued

Jul 12, 2013

Abate by

Aug 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is 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)  Employees were exposed to crushing hazards while operatinf forklifts and the employer did not ensure that forklift operators had been properly trained to operate forklifts.

Issued

Jul 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:  (a)  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working on the Amada (Model #HA-400W & Serial #45650194) horizontal band saw and the employer did not ensure that guards were in place to protect employees from the unused portion of the blade.    (b)  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working on the HE &M (Model #H-130 HAC & Serial #01577) horizontal band saw and the employer did not ensure that guards were in place to protect employees from the unused portion of the blade.    (c)  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working on the Amada (Model #HA-400W & Serial #45650137) horizontal band saw and the employer did not ensure that guards were in place to protect employees from the unused portion of the blade.    (d)  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working on the Amada (Model #HA-400W & Serial #456500164) horizontal band saw and the employer did not ensure that guards were in place to protect employees from the unused portion of the blade.    (e)  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working on the HE & M (Model #H160 A-DC-C & Serial #1094611) horizontal band saw and the employer did not ensure that guards were in place to protect employees from the unused portion of the blade.