OSHA Inspection: C & M IRON AND METAL CO., INC.

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:     (a) On or about April 15, 2014 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to corrosive hazards where employees handle vehicle batteries.  The employer did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing eyes in the immediate work area for emergency use.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operators from having any part of their bodies in the danger zone during the operating cycle:    (a)  On or about April 15, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from amputation hazards at the Schott Shear and the Enterprise MFG Scrap Processing Equipment shear where the employees reach under the static guards to place materials in the cutting mechanism.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    (a)  On or about April 15, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from electrical hazards in that the electrical panels in the non-ferrous building were blocked from access by stored items.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a)  On or about April 15, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from electrical hazards in that the outlet box in the vestibule of the recycling office that had the coffee pot plugged into it, did not have a faceplate.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) On or about April 15, 2014, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that an extension cords was used as fixed wiring to connect the mini-fridge in the work area to the outlet.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a)  On or about April 15, 2014, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from electrical hazards where the wiring was not protected at the fitting into the machine and on the plug end of the cord of the wire stripper, and the wiring was not protected at the fitting into the machine on the Enterprise MFG Scrap shear.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 13, 2014

Abate by

Jul 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  (a)  On or about April 15, 2014, the employer had not provided training employees on the new label elements, signal words, and safety data sheets format, that was required to be completed by December 1, 2013.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").