OSHA Inspection: METALSA TUSCALOOSA, INC.

Issued

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $0 Reduced

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 11/06/2014 - Main plant, battery charging area located in the back northeast corner, employees are adding water to batteries without protection.

Issued

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    (a) On or about 11/06/2014 - Main plant, battery charging station in the Northeast corner, employees engaged in checking batteries containing acid were not wearing protective gloves.

Issued

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    (a) On or about 11/06/2014 - The employer did not conduct an assessment of the battery charging station to determine the need for PPE such as eye protection.

Issued

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $1,836 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:    (a)  On or about 11/06/2014 - Main plant, an employee performing a die change on the 400 ton Minster press was not trained.