OSHA Inspection: HACKNEY LADISH, INC.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Apr 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    On or about January 8, 2014 and times prior thereto, employees of Hackney Ladish, Inc. manufactured metal pipe fittings for oil and gas operations in the hot form facility located at or near 708 S. Elmira Avenue in Russellville, Arkansas.  The employer had not selected and ensured employees use personal protective equipment for hazards identified in the following instances:    a. Employees performing fabrication of metal pipe fittings were not provided with effective eye protection to protect from flying debris hazards, exposing employees to eye injuries.    b. Employees performing welding and cutting operations on metal pipe fittings were not provided with appropriate personal protective equipment to include but not limited to flame retardant clothing, exposing employees to burns.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:    On or about January 8, 2014 and times prior thereto, employees of Hackney Ladish, Inc. operated forklifts in the facility located at or near 708 S. Elmira Avenue in Russellville, Arkansas.  The employer had not performed an evaluation of the employees operating powered industrial vehicles at least once every three years in the safe operation of the vehicles, exposing employees to hazards of struck-by, crushed-by, and tip over.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    On or about January 8, 2014 and times prior thereto, employees of Hackney Ladish, Inc. operated powered industrial vehicles in the facility located at or near 708 S. Elmira Avenue in Russellville, Arkansas.  The employer had not ensured each employee required to operate a powered industrial vehicle was provided with certified training and evaluation in the safe operation and maintenance of the vehicles.  Employees were exposed to the hazards of struck-by, crushed-by, and tip-over.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):    On or about January 8, 2014 and times prior thereto, employees of Hackney Ladish, Inc. manufactured metal pipe fittings for oil and gas operations in the hot form facility located at or near 708 S. Elmira Avenue in Russellville, Arkansas.  The following machinery used for production was observed unguarded at the point of operation:    a.  A vertical milling machine manufactured by Sharp with identification number MA447 was observed unguarded at the point of operation, exposing the employee to potential amputation hazards.    b.  A vertical milling machine manufactured by Cincinnati with identifcation number 5145 was observed unguarded at the point of operation, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Mar 10, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded.    On or about January 8, 2014 and times prior thereto, employees of Hackney Ladish, Inc. manufactured metal pipe fittings for oil and gas operations in the hot form facility located at or near 708 S. Elmira Avenue in Russellville, Arkansas.  Lamp fixtures were installed on machinery and were not guarded to protect from accidental contact or breakage as follows:    a. A lamp fixture was observed installed on the vertical milling machine manufactured by Sharp with identification number MA447.  The lamp fixture was within 8 feet from the ground, unguarded with live parts exposed to accidental contact or breakage.    b. A lamp fixture was observed installed on the vertical band saw manufactured by DoAll with identification number 9903.  The lamp fixture was within 8 feet from the ground, unguarded with live parts exposed to accidental contact or breakage.