OSHA Inspection: MAJOR METALS COMPANY

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:  A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that open-sided floor, adjacent to the scrap metal pit in the Slitter building, was equipped with standard railing in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.23(e). Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet from the floor to the bottom of the scrap metal pit.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3): Regardless of height, open-sided floors, walkways, platforms, or runways above or adjacent to dangerous equipment, pickling or galvanizing tanks, degreasing units, and similar hazards were not guarded with a standard railing and toe board.  A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the platform, adjacent to the degreasing tank of the Tube Weld Mill # 3 (Turk & Heller WU-20, ERW type), was equipped with standard railing in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.23(e). Employees were exposed to a fall hazard from the platform to the floor below.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:     A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer failed to develop, document, and utilize machine-specific energy control procedures to control hazardous energy of the Tube Weld Mill # 3 (Turk & Heller WU-20, ERW type). Employees did not control all hazardous energy sources such as, but not limited to, electrical and hydraulic, while performing activities such as, but not limited to, setting-up the machine and changing tooling.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:     A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the Tube Weld Mill # 3 (Turk & Heller WU-20, ERW type) was properly turned off/shut down while employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, setting-up the machine and changing tooling. Employees were exposed to injuries from unexpected start-up of the machine and energy release.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer failed to properly train employees to lockout/tagout the Tube Weld Mill # 3 (Turk & Heller WU-20, ERW type) before employees conducted activities such as, but not limited to, setting-up the machine and changing tooling. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards due to uncontrolled hazardous energy sources.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure that daily examinations of the powered industrial vehicles such as, but not limited to, the Caterpillar forklift (Model GC45KS1, Serial # AT87A01547) and the AC Kalmar forklift (Model C50LPS, Serial # 406069A) were conducted before being put into service. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards due to defects such as, but not limited to, defective strobe light and the data plate not being maintained in legible condition.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):   A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not remove the powered industrial vehicle Caterpillar (Model GC45KS1, Serial # AT87A01547) from use based on mechanical defect such as, but not limited to, a defective strobe light. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 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)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer failed to provide training and evaluation to ensure that employees, operating powered industrial vehicles, such as forklifts, were competent to safely complete the task. Employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in-between, and tip over hazards.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not netralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set:     A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the load engaging means of the powered industrial vehicle Caterpillar (Model GC45KS1, Serial # AT87A01547) were fully lowered when the forklift was left unattended in the product storage area of the facility. Employees were exposed to lacerations, fractures, and broken bones hazards if an employee would walk into the forks of the powered industrial vehicle.      B)     Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that the parking brake of the powered industrial vehicle Caterpillar (Model GC45KS1, Serial # AT87A01547) was engaged when the forklift was left unattended in the product storage area of the facility. Employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards if the powered industrial vehicle would roll forward or backward.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:     A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding were provided to protect employees from moving parts such as, but not limited to, tooling of the Tube Weld Mill # 3 (Turk & Heller WU-20, ERW type). Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.           In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Aug 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):     A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure that employees, using the Hitachi G18SS 7 angle grinder, were protected from rotating parts while grinding welding seams after steel coils are welded together. The grinder was not equipped with the guard that would protect employees from a rotating cutting wheel.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:     A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that the Hitachi G18SS 7 angle grinder was free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause serious physical harm to employees. The Hitachi grinder had defective strain relief, exposing employees to electrical hazards of 110 Volts.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:     A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the grounding wire of the Hitachi G18SS 7 angle grinder was permanent, continuous, and effective. The grounding wire of the Hitachi angle grinder was broken, exposing employees to electrical hazards of 110 Volts.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:   A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the welding station, located next to the Tube Weld Mill # 3 (Turk & Heller WU-20, ERW type), was enclosed with noncombustible or flameproof screen or shield. Employees, adjacent to the welding area, were exposed to eye injuries from the welding rays.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  A)    Major Metals Company, located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the data plate of the powered industrial vehicle AC Kalmar (Model C50LPS, Serial # 406069A) was maintained in legible condition, preventing operators from knowing the rated maximum safe capacity of the powered industrial vehicle.   No additional abatement information is needed for this item.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power presses:     A)    GrowCo., Inc., located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer failed to guard the point of operation of the Komatsu 110 mechanical power press (Model OBS110S-VS-3, Machine # D0028, 110 Ton) located in the GrowCo building. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating the press.    No additional abatement information is needed for this item.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jun 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power presses that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(c):     A)    GrowCo., Inc., located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not establish die setting procedures for the Komatsu 110 mechanical power press (Model OBS110S-VS-3, Machine # D0028, 110 Ton), located in the GrowCo building, to ensure that employees were protected from amputation hazards created by the point of operation.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power presses was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment:     A)    GrowCo., Inc., located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer failed to establish and follow a program of periodic and regular inspections for the Komatsu 110 mechanical power press (Model OBS110S-VS-3, Machine # D0028, 110 Ton), located in the GrowCo building, to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment, and safeguards of the press were in a safe operating condition and adjustment. The press had deficiencies, exposing employees to amputation hazards when operating the press.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jun 20, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2): Operator(s) were not trained and instructed in the safe method of work before starting work on mechanical power presses:     A)    GrowCo., Inc., located at 844 Kochheiser Road, Mansfield, OH 44904: On or about January 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the safe operation of the Komatsu 110 mechanical power press (Model OBS110S-VS-3, Machine # D0028, 110 Ton) located in the GrowCo building. Training was not provided regarding the hazards associated with control of mode selection. Operators were exposed to amputation hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.