OSHA Inspection: METALLURGICAL PROCESSING, INC.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to explosion hazards:     Building 50:  On, or about, January 15, 2015, a pressure relief valve was not provided on the nitrogen surge tank installed for furnaces 907 and 909.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Abate by

Aug 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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Section (5)(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to potential chemical hazards from an anhydrous ammonia piping system:  Building 68:  On, or about, February 13, 2015, the company had not developed and implemented a program to inspect the anhydrous ammonia piping system that conveyed anhydrous ammonia from a compressed gas cylinder to a heat treat furnace.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Abate by

Aug 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":     Building 68:  The exit door located at the rear of the building was not provided with an EXIT sign.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Abate by

Aug 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:     Plant-wide:  On, or about, February 13, 2015, the company had not developed and implemented a lockout/tagout program that included specific lock out procedures, appropriate hardware and employee training.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    Building 68, Vacuum Department:  On, or about, February 13, 2015, a two legged sling used to move baskets containing parts was not provided with an identification tag.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(ii): Makeshift link(s) or fastener(s) formed from bolts, or other such attachment(s) were used to connect links or fastenings on alloy steel chain sling(s):    Building 68, Vacuum Department:  On, or about, February 13, 2015, a two legged sling used to load/unload baskets of parts had the hook attachment connector secured with wire instead of a rated locking pin or other properly rated fastener.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Abate by

Aug 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): Thorough periodic inspections of alloy steel chain slings in use were not made on a regular basis:  In the following locations, chain alloy slings were not subject to annual, documented inspections:   A.  On, or about, January 20, 2015, Building 4, Furnace 80. B.  On, or about, February 13, 2015, Building 68, Vacuum Department.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts and an unguarded saw blade:    A.  Building 34, Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2015, a guard had not been provided over the unused portion of the blade on the Wells Model 800 horizontal band saw.  B.  Building 34, Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2015, a hood guard had not been provided on the Star horizontal lathe.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):      Building 4, Inspection Station near Furnace 80:  On, or about, January 20, 2015, the guard had been removed from the DeWalt portable grinder.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): When there was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  Building 4, Inspection Station near Furnace 80:  On, or about, January 20, 2015, the power cord provided on the DeWalt portable grinder was damaged.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,925 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:    Building 50, Stripping Room:  On, or about, January 15, 2015, a Century Appliance two burner hot plate was used to heat containers of hydrogen peroxide to strip parts.  The hot plate was listed for household use by the manufacturer.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:       Building 58, Back Room:  An opening had been left in the dead front face of Panel 493, a General Electric 480/277 volt circuit breaker panel.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910:   A.  Building 50, Maintenance Workbench Area:  On, or about, January 15, 2015, a workbench had been positioned within the working space for the Cutler-Hammer 480/277 volt circuit breaker panel.  B.  Building 58, Set-up Area:  On, or about, January 15, 2015, a work table was positioned in front of the 120 volt circuit breaker panel.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(C): The work space provided for electrical equipment was not clear and did not extend from the grade, floor, or platform to the height required by paragraph (g)(1)(vi) of this section.  Other equipment associated with the electrical installation and located above or below the electric equipment extended more than 153 mm (6 in.) beyond the front of the electric equipment:    A.  Building 50, Maintenance Workbench Area:  On, or about, January 15, 2015, Hevi-Duty transformers had been installed in the working space for the following panelboards:    1.  Cutler-Hammer 120/208 volt circuit breaker panel. 2.  Cutler-Hammer 480/277 volt circuit breaker panel.    B.  Building 4:  On, or about, January 20, 2015, an ITE transformer had been installed in the working space for a General Electric 120/208 circuit breaker panel.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:   Building 50:  On, or about, January 15, 2015, the ground pin was missing from the attachment plug provided on the Duovac central vacuum unit.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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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.  Building 58, Set-up Area:  On, or about, January 15, 2015, an extension cord was used to energize a computer kiosk that was used by employees to track orders.  B.  Building 4, Maintenance Area:  On, or about, January 20, 2015 an extension cord was used to energize a light fixture provided over the TCM control panel.    C.  Building 34, Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2015, two extension cords were used to energize overhead lights near the Back Bay door.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Abate by

Aug 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  Company:  On, or about, February 13, 2015, maintenance personnel had not been trained regarding what work practices and protective equipment was required to protect them against electric shock, arc flash and arc blast hazards while performing live trouble-shooting and when verifying whether or not electrical equipment was properly de-energized.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Abate by

Aug 26, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:   Company:  On, or about, February 13, 2015, personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, voltage rated gloves, voltage rated tools, fire resistive clothing, face shields, balaclavas, hard hats and hearing protection were not provided to and/or worn by employees who performed live electrical work, including trouble-shooting, or who verified that electrical equipment was properly de-energized.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(i): The use of the equipment was not discontinued until safety has been assured:     On, or about, February 13, 2015, in the following locations, the insulation provided on electrode holders for arc welding equipment had eroded, exposing bare metal parts:    A.  Building 68, Furnace area, Miller stick welder. B.  Building 34, Maintenance Shop, Hobart stick welder

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    Building 58, Back Room:  On, or about, January 15, 2015, four breakers provided in Panel 493, a General Electric 480/277 volt circuit breaker panel, had not been labeled to indicate their purpose.

Issued

Jul 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   Building 34, Maintenance Shop:  On, or about, February 13, 2015, the power cord provided for the Wells Model 800 horizontal band saw was pulled from the on/off switch enclosure.