OSHA Inspection: ALL STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    The employer did not ensure that, in the Hem Saw area, used oil dry was removed from the floor after it was used to clean up cutting fluid.  The oil dry became sludge when mixed with cutting fluid and exposed employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,520 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(c)(5)(i)(j): Heat producing equipment was not located and used so as to minimize the possibility of ignition of combustibles:    The employer did not ensure that a propane heater, used at HEM Saw area, was located and used away from combustibles such as, but not limited to towels and gloves.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

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:     The employer did not ensure that the procedure was utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy, such as but not limited to hydraulic and gravity, for employees who were performing serving operations on equipment such as, but not limited to, HEM Saws.  Servicing operations included, but not limited to, blade changing.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    The employer did not ensure that lockout and tagout devices were affixed to HEM Saws when employees were performing blade changing operations.        a.       On 11/06/2014 and 12/08/2014, Employees performing blade changing operations on HEM Saw Cyclone, Serial Number 832903, were exposed to caught-in and caught-between hazards when lockout or tagout devices were not applied.    b.      Employees performing blade changing operations on HEM Saw V120HA, Serial Number 1159113, were exposed to caught-in and caught-between hazards when lockout or tagout devices were not applied.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    The employer did not ensure that the energy control procedures addressed all potentially hazardous energy sources for employees who were performing serving operations on equipment such as, but not limited to, HEM Saws.  Servicing operations included, but not limited to, blade changing.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control:       The employer did not ensure that the energy control procedures addressed testing and verification of the energy control devices that were applied when employees were performing serving operations on equipment such as, but not limited to, HEM Saws.  Servicing operations included, but not limited to, blade changing.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:      On and before 11/07/2014, the employer did not ensure that inspections of the energy control procedure were conducted at least annually.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:      On and before 11/07/2014, the employer did not provide training to employees concerning the function of the energy control program and the knowledge and skills required for safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  The company operates and services equipment such as, but not limited to; Hem Saws.        NOTE:  Training shall include the following:      a)         Authorized employees shall receiving training in the recognition of applicable hazard energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.      b)         Affected employees shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.      c)         All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized shall be instructed about the procedures, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.      d)         Retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there is a change in job assignment, machinery, equipment or processes that present a new hazard or when there is a change in the energy control procedures.      e)         Additional retraining to be conducted to reestablish employee proficiency and introduce new or revised control methods and procedures as necessary or whenever a periodic inspection (performed by an authorized employee other than the ones utilizing the energy control procedures being inspected) reveals, or the employer has reason to believe that there are deviations from or inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures.      f)         The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date.  Certification to contain each employee's name and training dates.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:    On or about 12/02/2014, the employer did not ensure that each forklift had a data plate that was legible when:  In the HEM Saw area, a green Clarklift forklift, Model C500-20, Serial number 235-21-2282, had a data plate that was not legible.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    On or about 11/07/2014, the employer failed to ensure that listed or labeled equipment was used in accordance with instructions when an oscillating fan, designed for household use, was being used in an industrial setting on HEM Saw Cyclone Serial Number 832903.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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:       On or about 11/07/2014, Flexible cords and cables were used as permanent wiring when:  a.        A yellow extension cord was run from an outlet on a support beam to the workstation of the HEM Saw Cyclone Serial Number 832903.  b.      An orange flexible cord was run from an outlet on a support beam, up the rafters and down to a nearby HEM Saw workstation.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

May 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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:    On or about 11/07/2014, the employer did not ensure that a clamp light being used on HEM Saw Cyclone, Serial Number 832903 had tension relief devices or fittings to ensure that tension was not transmitted to joints or terminal screws.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $9,800 · Current $5,880 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by unguarded bandsaw blades:      On or about 12/09/2014, in the HEM Saw area, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided to protect operator from hazards created by unguarded saw blades when:      a.       On the HEM Saw, Model Cyclone, Serial Number 832903, employees were exposed to an eight & one quarter (8.25) inch unguarded section of the bandsaw blade on the back side of the saw.        b.      On the HEM Saw, Model Cyclone, Serial Number 832903, employees were exposed to a two & three quarters (2.75) inch unguarded section of the bandsaw blade on the front side of the saw.        The company (All Steel Products, Inc) was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard; 29 CFR 1910.212 (a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313017667, citation number 1, item number 01 and was affirmed as a final order on 02/03/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 1201 Janette Drive, Vandalia, IL  62471.

Issued

May 6, 2015

Abate by

Jun 30, 2015

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 11/07/2014, the employer did not ensure that each forklift operator had a written training and evaluation certification as required by the standard.