OSHA Inspection: ST. LOUIS COLD DRAWN

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    a. Machine specific lockout procedures, as described and required by 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A) through (D) were not developed and written for machines such as, but not limited to, on Schumag, Kieserling, Danieli, and Draw Bench lines, as well as all of the machines in the secondary building; included in the requirements are specific shut-down procedures,  where and how energy isolation is to be made and whether there are multiple isolation points depending on work to be done, where lockout devices are to be placed, and specific procedures on how a machine is to be tested to ensure energy isolation.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:    a. Affected employees, such as machine operators, were not trained on lockout/tagout.  The employer trained maintenance men as authorized employees, however, employees, such as machine operators, performed lockout work and were not trained.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.332(b)(2): Employees, who were not qualified persons, were not trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335, but which were necessary for their safety:  a. Machine operators and helpers were not trained on energy control, the magnitude of energy, such as electrical voltage, and required work practices to prevent injury.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source:    a. On the Schumag line, employees were unable to lock out the wheelabrator at the control panel because the disconnect was not present; there was no switch to lock out.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a. Employees authorized to do work, such as, but not limited to, changing shear blades and other machine blades, did not lock out equipment.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

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29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment:  a. Not all employees were aware of the requirement that each employee performing lockout work was to place an individual lock on the energy isolation device.  Two maintenance men were observed performing work on the Schumag line on 5-21-13, where only one lock was used for energy isolation.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

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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. On the Schumag line, the carriage covers/guard were not secured (one cover was propped open with a metal piece).  b. On the Danieli line, the chain track guard door latch was not functional and was propped closed with a metal bar to keep it closed.  c. On the Danieli line, the pre-spinning unit latch was broken; the guard door was open during operation because of the damaged latch.   Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a. The straightener rollers at the beginning of the Schumag line were not guarded and no barrier or awareness rail/chain prevented employees form entering the hazardous area during machine operation.  b. The guard to the Danieli line pre-spinning unit was left open during operation potentially exposing employees working on the line.  c. The Draw Bench building shear operator reached into the point of operation to remove cut-off bars.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a. Belts and pulleys on the Fenn machine were not guarded.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a. Belts and pulleys on the Fenn machine were not guarded.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a. A chain and sprocket on the Rototester was not guarded.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemcial action or overheating:  a. On the Schumag line near a control panel a 110 V outlet used to power computer equipment and a portable band saw, was not secured to the vertical standing conduit; the outlet could be rotated from side to side.  b. On the Schumag line, two loose duplex receptacles in one outlet by the horizontal straightener, were used to power equipment such as a cooling fan (one receptacle was too loose to be able to plug in an outlet tester).  c. On the Schumag line, a broken ground pin was left in a 110 V duplex outlet (by post #22).  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a. On the Schumag line, one of the 480 V electrical control panel boxes was left open.  b. On the Schumag line, the 110 V wheelabrator cartridge collector timer box was left open.  c. In the secondary building, approximate 110 V DC terminal contacts to a magnet on the Rototester line were not guarded.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a. On the Schumag line, an electrical outlet by a control panel, was used to power a portable band saw with an open ground.  b. In the secondary building, 110 V outlets on the Fenn machine and the shear machine control panels were used with an open ground.  c. In the Draw Bench building, a cooling fan at the shear operator's position was used with a missing equipment grounding conductor pin.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a. On the Schumag line at post 22, an unused opening existed in a 110 V outlet; the ungrounded conductor (hot) was at the opening.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a. A 110 V outlet box in the main building loading dock area was not covered.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a. On the Schumag line, a 110 V cooling fan was used with insulation damaged at the plug compromising the strain relief.  b. On the Kieserling line, the strain relief fitting on the control box to the tube table had become unsecured.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $2100.00

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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. On the Schumag line, a portable band saw was used with a defective power cord (including exposed conductors),  b. On the Draw Bench line, a cooling fan was used with a damaged power cord (exposed conductors).  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:  a. Arc flash and electrically insulated personal protective equipment (gloves, head gear, and clothing) was not provided to employees who worked live on equipment, including up to 480 V.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $640.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.7(b)(3): 29 CFR 1904.7(b)(3): The employer did not correctly classify the following work-related injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent (see 1904.7(b)(3)(iv) and (v)):    a. Lost work day injuries, such as, but not limited to the following, were recorded on the 300 log as non-lost work day injuries:      i. an injury to a Draw Bench line employee which occurred on 10-20-11, where the employee's hand was injured,      ii. an injury to a Draw Bench line employee which occurred on 9-29-11, where the employee's finger tip was amputated,      iii. an injury to a Kieserling line employee which occurred on 2-11-11, where the employee's finger was lacerated.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1904.7(b)(4): When an injury or illness involved restricted work or job transfer, the OSHA 300 Log of recordable work-related injuries and illnesses did not have an entry of the total number of restricted or transferred days in the job transfer or restricted work days column:   a. Restricted work related injuries, such as, but not limited to the following, were not recorded on the 300 log:     i. an injury to a Draw Bench operator which occurred on 9-29-11, where the employees's finger tip was amputated,     ii. an injury to a Danieli line operator which occurred on 4-15-11, where the employee's finger was injured.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1904.7(b)(5): A work-related injury or illness resulting in medical treatment beyond first aid was not recorded on the OSHA 300 log:  a. Work related injuries, such as, but not limited to the following, were not recorded on the 300 log:     i. an injury to a Schumag line employee which occurred on 2-9-11, where the employee's hand was smashed,     ii. an injury to a Kieserling line employee which occurred on 10-11-11, where the employee's jaw, teeth, chin, and left arm were injured.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(1): The employer did not review the entries as extensively as necessary to make sure that they were complete and correct:  a. The total hours on the 2012 300A summary were not accurate.  b. On the 300A summary, the total number of lost days was inaccurately entered in the total number of lost work day cases location on the form, for 2012, 2011, and 2010.  c. On the 2012 300A summary, 11 total injuries were listed, although the accurate number of cases was at least 12; and on the 2011 300A summary, 23 total injuries were listed, although the accurate number of cases was at least 26 (which included 2 cases that had not been recorded on the log and one that was not added correctly).  d. Injury descriptions were not accurately recorded on the logs, such as, but not limited to the following:     i. the 11-7-12 entry was listed as "burned by welding torch"; the body part was not listed,     ii. the 10-25-12 entry was listed as "left elbow by bundles"; the type of injury was not listed,     iii. the 5-2-12 entry was listed as "cut finger"; the specific finger or fingers were not listed,     iv. the 10-20-11 entry was listed as "left three fingers"; the type of injury was not listed,     v. the 10-11-11 entry was listed as "hit by steel bar under pressure"; the body part and type of injury was not listed,     vi. the 9-29-11 entry was listed as "finger"; which finger and type of injury was not listed (a finger tip amputation had     occurred).  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3): The person who certified the annual summary was not a company executive as defined in 29 CFR 1904.32(b)(4):  a. The 2012, 2011, 2010 300A summaries were not certified by a company executive.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer did not certify that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:  a. Lockout/tagout training documentation was not available for all employees including authorized and affected employees.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

2013-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:  a. There was no list of hazardous chemicals, including a floor cleaner that resulted in a chemical burn to an employee.  Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).