OSHA Inspection: HB&G BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,000 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 struck-by hazards:    a)  1015 Brundidge Blvd, Troy AL - Warehouse; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around steel storage racks that had damaged columns and support braces.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,000 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:   a)  Platform at Lurch Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work on a platform 6 foot 6 inches above the next level that did not have a standard handrail.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $3,000 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:   a)  Perma-Cast Line 5 and 6; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to load and unload column mold machines without locking it out in accordance with the established procedures.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,000 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)  Bldg 19 Welding Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-in / amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate the Lion Lathe without a chuck guard.  b)  Bldg 12 Welding Shop; On or about March 5 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-in / amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate the Enco lathe without a chuck guard.  c)  Perma-Cast Line 5 and 6; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in close proximity of spinning column mold machines that were not guarded.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,890 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):   a)  Bldg 22 AM/Linear Line Area; On or about March 5, 2015 an at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a Grizzly Band Saw were the guard had been removed exposing an unused portion of the saw blade.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,168 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:   a)  Arbors Direct Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use a table saw with the kickback fingers removed.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,890 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s):   a)  Maintenance Shop; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a bench grinder with the side guards removed.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:   a)  Maintenance Shop; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a bench grinder with a missing work rest.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   a)  Maintenance Shop; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to stuck-by hazards in that they were allowed to operate a bench grinder with the tongue guard missing.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,613 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:  a)  Bldg 22 AM/Linear Line Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a column sander with the guard removed exposing a rotating shaft.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)  Bldg 22 AM/Linear Line Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a column sander with the guard removed exposing unguarded pulleys and belts.  b)  Bldg 19 Display and Mold Shop Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a column saw with unguarded pulleys and belts.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)  Bldg 22 AM/Linear Line Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a column sander with the guard removed exposing unguarded pulleys and belts.  b)  Bldg 19 Display and Mold Shop Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a column saw with unguarded pulleys and belts.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,613 · Current $2,000 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)  Perma-Cast; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-by / amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in close proximity of unguarded projecting shaft ends that were not smooth and projected more than one and half times the diameter of the shafts on the aluminum round no taper machines 330 and 331.  b)  Perma-Cast; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-by / amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in close proximity of unguarded projecting shaft ends that projected more than one and half times the diameter of the shafts on the mixing tanks in the bulk mix room.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,613 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a)  Perma-cast Line 5; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work within two feet of unguarded rotating exposed chains and sprockets that were within three feet of the floor.  b)  Perma-cast Line 6; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work within two feet of unguarded rotating exposed chains and sprockets that were within three feet of the floor.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,890 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2): Shaft couplings presented a hazard from bolts, nuts, setscrews, or revolving surfaces:  a)  A & M Cell Line 2; On or about March 5, 2015 and at time prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-in / amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around unguarded rotating motor shaft couplings.  b)  Mix Bulk Mix Room; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-in / amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around unguarded rotating motor shaft couplings.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,168 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)(a):     a)  Bldg 19 Welding Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use a Milwaukee vertical portable grinder with the guard removed.  b)  Bldg 19 Welding Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use a DeWalt vertical portable grinder with the guard removed.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,890 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half hour:      a)  Bldg 19 Welding Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in the same area where oxygen cylinders and fuel gas (acetylene) cylinders were stored together without a barrier as required by the standard.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,890 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets of other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:  a)  Maintenance Shop; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a band saw which had an electrical box with the cover removed exposing live 220 volt AC.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Abate by

Jul 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,890 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a)  Bldg 22 AM/Linear Line Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around an electrical disconnect with open holes not effectively closed.   b)  Mill Work Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to access a breaker panel with open breaker slots exposing live electrical parts in the panel.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section:    a)  Arbors Direct Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk up and down fixed stairs with four or more risers that did not have a standard stair railing.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(C): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of work space was not clear and did not extend from the grade, floor, or platform to the height required by paragraph (g)(1)(vi) of 29 CFR 1910.303:   a)  Plant 1 Boxing Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that clear access was not maintained in front of a 240 volt breaker panel.  b)  Crating Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that clear access was not maintained in front of a 120/240 volt breaker panel and a 240 volt disconnect.

Issued

Jun 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(I): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:     b)  Bldg 19 Display and Mold Shop Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a column saw with an electrical box that did not have a cover exposing the conductors and electrical equipment.

Issued

Jun 25, 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:   a) Maintenance Shop; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a flexible cord that was powering a band saw that was not connected to the saw with strain relief to prevent tension from being transmitted to terminal screws in the electrical panel.