OSHA Inspection: CHAMBERSBURG PIPE & SUPPLY CO., INC.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

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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 struck-by and crushed-by hazards created by the use of industrial storage racks which were not anchored to the floor:        a) Shop area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, PA 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, employees were using industrial storage racks that were not anchored to the floor.  The industrial storage racks were used to store steel plates.  The industrial storage racks were at risk of tipping over while being loaded or unloaded with powered industrial trucks and/or an overhead crane.  Employees loading the industrial storage racks and employees working in the area of the industrial storage racks were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:   a)  Shop Area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, PA 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, employees working on the upper levels of industrial storage racks located in the front of the shop were not provided with protective equipment to prevent them from falling off of the racks.  The employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 9.5 feet to the concrete floor below while inserting wedges between steel plates stored on the upper most levels of the racks.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a)  Shop area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, PA 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, the employer did not ensure that each employee who operates a forklift was trained and certified in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks.  Employees who regularly operate a Toyota (model number 01-FG45) forklift and a Yale (model number GDP120) forklift were not trained and certified in powered industrial truck safety.  Employees working in areas of the facility where the forklifts were being used were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:     a)  Shop area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, PA 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, the employer did not conduct complete periodic inspections of a 5 ton overhead crane located in the main shop area.  Employees using the crane to lift mill bundles (flats, angles, or rounds) weighing up to approximately 5,000 pounds were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  a) Shop area near industrial storage racks, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, Pennsylvania 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, a compressed gas cylinder containing argon/carbon dioxide (UN number 1956) was not secured to prevent it from falling or being knocked over.  Employees working in the shop area were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the unsecured cylinder.  b) Cylinder storage area, back of main shop, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, Pennsylvania 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, compressed gas cylinders, including a cylinder of oxygen and a cylinder of acetylene, were not secured to prevent them falling or being knocked over.  Employees working in the shop area were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the unsecured cylinders.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease) by a minimum distance of 20 feet:                                                  a) Back of main shop, cylinder storage area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, Pennsylvania 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, the employer did not ensure that an oxygen cylinder was stored at a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) from an acetylene cylinder.  The distance between them was less than approximately 1 foot.  Employees working in the shop area were exposed to a fire hazard.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii):  Markings were not provided on electrical equipment giving voltage, current, wattage, and other ratings as necessary:   a) Shop area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, PA 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, an electrical panel box marked 'S-1' was not equipped with markings giving the voltage, current, wattage, and other ratings as necessary.  Employees using the electrical panel box were exposed to the hazard of electric shock and burns.    b) Shop area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, PA 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, an electrical panel box marked 'S-2' was not equipped with markings giving the voltage, current, wattage, and other ratings as necessary.  Employees using the electrical panel box were exposed to the hazard of electric shock and burns.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  Working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:  a) Shop area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, PA 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, access to the S-1 electric power panel was restricted by the storage of a Lincoln brand portable welder, air compressor, and other materials in front of the cabinet.  Employees working in the shop were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards created by the lack of access to the electrical cabinet.  b) Shop area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, PA 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, access to the S-2 electric power panel was restricted by the storage of a Lincoln brand portable welder, air compressor, and other materials in front of the cabinet.  Employees working in the shop were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards created by the lack of access to the electrical cabinet.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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)  Shop area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, PA 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, a flexible cable was used in place of the fixed wiring of the building.  A flexible cable was used to carry power (208 Volt, 3 phase, 30 amp) between an electrical panel marked 'S-2' and a switch box labeled 'Temp Saw Connection.'  The cable was attached to the building and run through a hole in a beam.  Employees working in the area of the facility where this cable was located were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a) Shop area, 6863 Tyrone Pike, Tyrone, PA 16686:  Observed on or about February 18, 2015, a yellow flexible cord (110 volt) used to supply power to an air compressor was not equipped with strain relief.  A portion of the outer cover of the cable was worn away where the cable enters the plug.  Employees using the cable were exposed to the hazard of electric shock.