NEOSHO, MO —
OSHA Inspection: USA METAL RECYCLING, LLC
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
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.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- USA METAL RECYCLING, LLC
- Site address
- 467 AUSTIN AVENUE
- City
- NEOSHO
- State
- MO
- ZIP
- 64850
- Mailing
- P. O. BOX 2175, LOWELL, AR 72745
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423930
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.110 B02 I
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Jan 15, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Jan 15, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Jan 15, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Jan 15, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2015
- Abate by
- Jan 15, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340704881.
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