OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN ANCHOR BOLT CO.

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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 exposed to crush and struck-by hazards:  a) Facility - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees operated the yellow Caterpillar  50 (LPG-powered) forklift, and a seatbelt was not installed to restrain the drivers inside the vehicle.  b) Facility - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees operated the orange/black Toyota (Diesel-powered) forklift, and a seatbelt  was not installed to restrain the drivers inside the vehicle.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees sequentially dipped threaded bars in acid, in galvanizing flux, and in molten zinc (Melting point 787.2 F). The employer did not establish the  identity of the chemical contaminants (metal fumes, thermal decomposition products, and others), and did not assess the corresponding exposures of workers to such contaminants.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees sequentially dipped threaded bars in acid, in galvanizing flux, and in molten zinc (Melting point 787.2 F). The employer provided half face negative pressure cartridge respirators, and did not establish and implement a written Respitatory Protection Program.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees sequentially dipped threaded bars in acid, in galvanizing flux, and in molten zinc (Melting point 787.2 F). The employer provided half face negative pressure cartridge respirators, and did provide in advance a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to wear a respirator.   (a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION/CONDITION) (DESCRIBE HAZARD) Note:  The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees sequentially dipped threaded bars in acid, in galvanizing flux, and in molten zinc (Melting point 787.2 F). The employer provided half face negative pressure cartridge respirators, and did provide in advance training in relation to the use and care of respirators.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees conducted maintenance/repairs of machinery including (but not limited to) the threading machines, the shears and the furnace, and the employer did not develop and implement a program for the control of hazardous energy.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees sequentially dipped threaded bars in acid, in galvanizing flux, and in molten zinc (Melting point 787.2 F), and handled corrosive materials including (but not limited to) hydrochloric acid 31.45 % and Zaclon K 50 % galvanizing flux (zinc chloride, zinc ammonium chloride). The employer did not provide emergency showers/eyewash stations in case of accidental contact with corrosive materials.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees operated the yellow Caterpillar 50 (LPG-powered) forklift  and the orange/black Toyota forklift, and the employer did not provide training and evaluation to ensure the safe operation of the forklifts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees operated the yellow Caterpillar 50 (LPG-powered) forklift. The front vertical hydraulic hoses in the mast were damaged/frayed, and the forklift was not removed from service until repaired, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6): Industrial trucks were altered so that the relative positions of the various parts were different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, or were altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of parts:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees operated the yellow Caterpillar 50 (LPG-powered) forklift, which was modified with the removal of the front rack.  The roller chains and the hydraulic hoses were exposed, and were not protected from damage by the load on the forks.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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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, and  rotating parts:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto workers operated the three threading machines (small, medium and large) to thread steel bars. The feed area of each machine was not guarded to prevent the bar from jumping before it engaged into the threading tool.  b) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto workers operated the shear machine to cut steel bars. The wheels did not have complete guards on both sides. Workers were exposed to nip points and crush/shear points created by the rotating wheels and the stationary parts of the machine frame.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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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) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto workers operated the shear machine to cut steel bars. The point of operation was not guarded, and workers were exposed to amputation hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219((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) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto the Dayton air circulator (mounted on a cart on casters) did not have a complete guard protecting the dual V-belt and pulley system connecting the electric motor to the propeller.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto the Dayton air circulator (mounted on a cart on casters) did not have a complete guard protecting the dual V-belt and pulley system connecting the electric motor to the propeller.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto the dead-front panel that powered the office and the furnace ventilation had five unused openings, exposing workers to accidental contact with live parts.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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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:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees cut steel bars sections, performed threading, and sequentially dipped threaded bars in acid, in galvanizing flux, and in molten zinc (Melting point 787.2 F). Workers handled chemicals including (but not limited to) Quakercool 2840 cutting/cooling oil, hydrochloric acid 31.45 %, Zaclon K 50 % galvanizing flux (zinc chloride, zinc ammonium chloride), molten zinc, and liquefied petroleum gas in cylinders. The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a Hazard Communication Program.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees cut steel bars sections, performed threading, and sequentially dipped threaded bars in acid, in galvanizing flux, and in molten zinc (Melting point 787.2 F). Workers handled chemicals including (but not limited to) Quakercool 2840 cutting/cooling oil, hydrochloric acid 31.45 %, Zaclon K 50 % galvanizing flux (zinc chloride, zinc ammonium chloride), molten zinc, and liquefied petroleum gas in cylinders. The employer did not collect and maintain the safety data sheets (SDSs) for all hazardous chemicals at the workplace.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees cut steel bars sections, performed threading, and sequentially dipped threaded bars in acid, in galvanizing flux, and in molten zinc (Melting point 787.2 F). Workers handled chemicals including (but not limited to) Quakercool 2840 cutting/cooling oil, hydrochloric acid 31.45 %, Zaclon K 50 % galvanizing flux (zinc chloride, zinc ammonium chloride), molten zinc, and liquefied petroleum gas in cylinders. The employer did not train the workers in relation to the Hazard Communication Program and the hazardous properties of the chemicals at the workplace.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 20, 2015

Abate by

Dec 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicates that any employee's exposure may equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer shall develop and implement a monitoring program.  a) Plant - On or about 06/17/15 and at times prior thereto employees operated the saw to cut steel bars. The employer did not assess the level of noise in order to determine whether a Hearing Conservation Program was needed. (Instantaneous noise measured in proximity of the saw operator: 91.9 dB).   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).