OSHA Inspection: CENTURY METALS & SUPPLIES, INC.

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):   Instances: 1. On or about June 16, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, a powered industrial truck (Hyster #5) had a latch for the propane tank missing, exposing the employees to a fire hazard.  2. On or about June 16, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, a powered industrial truck(Hyster #2) had an inoperable back-up alarm, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    On or about June 16, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite carpentry department, an extension cord lacked strain relief where its cord entered into the attachment plug, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2015-07-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2270

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   On or about June 16,2015, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program while employees were exposed to the use of chemicals such as but not limited to mineral spirits.