OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN STEEL AND ALUMINUM

Issued

Feb 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes were not arranged so that employees would not have to travel toward a high hazard area, nor was the hazard effectively shielded by suitable partitions or barriers:     a) On or about 1/15/2014, Rear exit door:  An empty Liquid Petroleum Gas cylinder was stored next to the marked exit door.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii): Liquefied petroleum gas container(s) were located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people:    a) On or about 1/15/2014, Rear exit door:  An empty Liquid Petroleum Gas cylinder was stored next to the marked exit door.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(i): Containers and first stage regulating equipment of liquid petroleum gases were not located outside of the building:     a) On or about 1/15/2014, Plasma cutting area:  A 100 pound Liquid Petroleum Gas cylinder hooked up for use with the plasma cutting table was located inside the building.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards:     a) On or about 1/15/2014, Throughout the Facility:  The company had not determined what level of shading was needed for eye protection used to protect employees from the hazards associated with the plasma cutter.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:   a) On or about 1/15/2014, Throughout the Facility:  The company had not documented that a personal protective equipment assessment had been performed.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   a) On or about 1/15/2014, Plasma cutting table area:  Employees were not protected from light radiation by either appropriate PPE or the shielding of the source.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 10, 2014

Abate by

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:     a) On or about 1/15/2014, Throughout the Facility:  Employees were not provided with training regarding the safe use and limitations of powered industrial trucks used in the facility.            Abatement certification is required for this item.