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OSHA Inspection: USA METAL RECYCLING, LLC

Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of USA METAL RECYCLING, LLC in 467 AUSTIN AVENUE, NEOSHO, MO 64850 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 340704881.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
467 AUSTIN AVENUE
City
NEOSHO
State
MO
ZIP
64850
Mailing
P. O. BOX 2175, LOWELL, AR 72745
Inspection type
Federal Agency (M)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423930
Employees
8
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.110 B02 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 10, 2015
Abate by
Jan 15, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(2)(i): Each system utilizing DOT containers in accordance with 49 CFR Part 178 did not have its container valves, connectors, manifold valve assemblies, and regulators approved:      (a) On or about June 15th, 2015, and times prior, at 467 Austin Avenue in Neosho, MO, employees were exposed to potential fire and explosion hazards in that two liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, designed for liquid withdrawal, were connected to the plant vapor piping system by use of unapproved hose connectors.      Abatement certification is required for this Item.  Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3430
  • — Z (S) $4900

1910.110 B08 III

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 10, 2015
Abate by
Jan 15, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(8)(iii): In a system where the gas in liquid form without pressure reduction entered a building, the employer failed to ensure that only heavy walled seamless brass or copper tubing with an internal diameter not greater than three thirty-seconds inch, and a wall thickness of not less than three sixty-fourths inch was used:      (a) On or about June 15th, 2015, and times prior, at 467 Austin Avenue in Neosho, MO, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards in that the connection of two liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, designed for liquid withdrawal, were connected to the plant vapor piping system by use of synthetic flexible hoses without the use of approved pressure regulators.      Abatement certification is required for this Item.  Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.110 C04 II

Serious Gravity 10 5 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 10, 2015
Abate by
Jan 15, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.110(c)(4)(ii): LP-Gas containers were not set upon a firm foundation or otherwise firmly secured:      (a) On or about June 15th, 2015, and at times prior, at 467 Austin Avenue in Neosho, MO, two liquefied petroleum gas cylinders connected to the plant vapor piping system were not firmly secured or adequately supported by a firm foundation.      Abatement certification is required for this Item.  Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.110 C06 II

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 10, 2015
Abate by
Jan 15, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.110(c)(6)(ii): Regulators and low-pressure relief devices were not rigidly attached to cylinder valves, cylinders, supporting standards, the building walls or otherwise rigidly secured and were not installed or protected so that the elements (sleet, snow, or ice) would not affect their operation:      (a)  On or about June 15th, 2015, and times prior, at 467 Austin Avenue in Neosho, MO, employees were exposed to potential fire and explosion hazards in that two liquefied petroleum gas cylinders were connected to the plant piping system without the use of rigidly secured approved pressure regulators.      Abatement certification is required for this Item.  Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.110 F02 I

Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Nov 10, 2015
Abate by
Jan 15, 2016
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): Containers in storage were not located in an area that minimized exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering from unauthorized persons:       (a) On or about June 15th, 2015, at 467 Austin Avenue in Neosho, MO, three liquefied petroleum gas cylinders were stored free standing behind the building and were unprotected against excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons.       Abatement certification is required for this Item.  Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.     NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2450
  • — Z (S) $3500

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