OSHA Inspection: COLUMBUS SCRAP MATERIAL, INC

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(f): A US Coast Guard approved 30 inch life ring, with at least 90 feet of line attached, was not available at readily accessible points at each waterside work area where the employees work exposed them to the hazard of drowning.    a. 849 Port Road - On or about 5/21/13, employees were exposed to shock hazards when 90 feet of line was not attached to the life ring.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Aug 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.50(c)(1): Each crane and derrick was not tested as a unit quadrennially and examined annually.  Certificates of tests and examinations (OSHA 71 certificates) for each crane and derrick were not made readily available for inspection.     a.  849 Port Road - On or about 5/21/13, the LIEBHERR crane/material handling device was not tested quadrennially nor examined annually. Certification of the crane/material handling device was not obtained.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(d)(2): Stretchers were not kept in close vicinity of the vessel and/or positioned so as to avoid damage to the stretcher.  a. 849 Port Road - On or about 5/21/13, employees were exposed to shock hazards when stretcher was not kept closer to the dock area where work is conducted.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(d)(3): A blanket or other suitable covering was not available for the stretcher.  a.  849 Port Rd. - On or about 5/21/2013, employees were exposed to shock hazards when stretcher was missing a blanket.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 13, 2013

Abate by

Jul 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(d)(4): Stretchers did not have at least four sets of effective patient restraints in operable condition.  a.  849 Port Rd. - On or about 5/21/13, employees were exposed to shock when missing a bridle strap on stretcher/stokes basket.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).