OSHA Inspection: ALLIED METALS, LLC

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

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: Note: Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    a.) On or about April 8, 2015, at the above addressed job site, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working from a loading dock that was more than 4 feet that was not guarded.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy.     a.)  On or about January 7, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, the energy control procedures for the balers provided by the employer were not specific as they did not contain specific information specified in the standard.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    a.)  On or about January 7, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection at least annually to ensure that the energy control procedures and the requirements of this standard were being followed to secure two baling machines which were being maintained by employees who had not de energized and locked the electrical disconnect panel.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

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 by the manufacturer:    a.)  On or about January 7, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that energy isolating devices such as electrical disconnects, locks and tags, were used in such a manner to isolate the electrical energy source on two baling machines that employees had maintained and had not de energized and locked the electrical disconnect panel.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 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:  a.)  On or about January 7, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that locks and tags were used by authorized employees to secure electrical power at disconnect panels on two baling machines that employees had been maintaining and had not de energized and locked the electrical disconnect panel before maintaining or clearing jams.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6): Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that had been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee did not verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished:  a.)   On or about January 7, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that authorized employees had verified that the electrical power had been isolated and de energized on two baling machines that employees had been maintaining and had not de energized and locked the electrical disconnect panel.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

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.)  On or about April 8, 2015, at the above addressed job site, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while operating the Canton Fdy & Massey Co. metal shear that lacked point of operation guard at the cutting blades.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a)  On or about January 7, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to struck by and cut by hazards while using a bench grinder whose work rests were in excess of one half inch from the grinding surface of the wheel.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel.    a)  On or about January 7, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to struck by and cut by hazards while using a bench grinder whose tongue guards were in excess of one half inch from the grinding surface of the wheel.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    a.)  On or about April 8, 2015, at the above addressed job site, employees were exposed to caught in between hazards while operating the Canton Fdy & Massey Co. metal shear that had an exposed rotating shaft on the drive motor.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii):    a.)  On or about April 8, 2015, at the above addressed job site, employees were exposed to caught-in between hazards while operating a the Canton Fdy & Massey Co. metal shear that had exposed spur gears that were not enclosed.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a.) On or about January 7, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to 440 VAC electrocution hazards while operating a disconnect switch inside the energized IPS baler control panel within close proximity to energized conductors.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of the conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.    a.) On or about April 8, 2015, at the above addressed job site, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution while using the Dayton pedestal fan that had a spliced 110 VAC electrical power cord.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a.) On or about April 8, 2015, at the above addressed job site, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards while working in proximity to the IPS Baler which had a junction box that was energized with 110 VAC that lacked a cover.

Issued

May 19, 2015

Abate by

Jun 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a.) On or about April 8, 2015, at the above addressed job site, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazard while using the Canton Fdy & Massey Co. metal shear that had a 220 VAC flexible cord that had a plug that had damaged outer jacket insulation and lacked strain relief.