OSHA Inspection: BISON IRON & STEP

Issued

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1496.00 · Current $897.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors from sources such as frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks:    a) Painting Area - On or about 11/24/14, flammable materials such as, Penetrol (FP=125 deg F), DeVoe Coatings Quick Dry Shop Primer (FP=76 deg F), and DeVoe Alkyd Industrial Gloss Enamel (FP=102 deg F)were transferred from their original containers to metal 55 gallon drums .  The original containers were not grounded to prevent the build up of static electricity.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected.  a) Painting Area - On or about 11/24/14, a Category 3 flammable liquid, such as Devoe Coatings Quick Dry Shop Primer (FP=76 deg F) was transferred from its original container to a 55 gallon metal drum without electrically interconnecting the original container and the 55 gallon drum in order to reduce the buildup of static electricity.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1870.00 · Current $1122.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by rotating parts:    a) Welding/Assembly Area - On or about 11/24/14, two Wells Metal horizontal band saws, Model #5M (serial number of one unknown and serial number of the other - #5880) were used to cut hot roll steel of various diameters.  The unused portion of the rotating blade was not guarded to prevent contact by the operator.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1496.00 · Current $898.00 Reduced

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) Welding Area - On or about 11/24/14, workers who were working adjacent to MIG welding operations, were not protected from the rays by screens or shields.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1272.00 · Current $764.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): 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) Paint Area - On or about 11/24/14, an extension cord used to power the paint mixer had cuts and abrasions on it exposing employees to a potential shock hazard.

Issued

2014-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1496.00 · Current $897.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): 29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a) Throughout facility - On or about 11/24/14, the employer did not provide information and training, as required, to employees working with and/or exposed to materials such as, but not limited to welding fumes,Penetrol (containing solvent naphtha, and Stoddard solvent), DeVoe Coatings Quick Dry Shop Primer (containing limestone, titanium oxide, Stoddard solvent, and solvent naphtha)), and DeVoe Alkyd Industrial Gloss Enamel (containing carbon black, Stoddard solvent, and solvent naphtha).    Employees shall be informed of:    1.    The requirements of this section;  2.    Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present, AND  3.    The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material          Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least:    1.     Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work          area.  2.    The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.  3.    The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,          emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.  4.     The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material           Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED