OSHA Inspection: BRANCH METAL PROCESSING CORPORATION

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): A standard railing did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and did not have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level:    a/  The standard railing located along the elevated platform leading to the main entrance to the office was approximately 34 inches high.  The elevated platform was approximately 54 inches above the ground.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2): A stair railing was not of construction similar to a standard railing:  a/  The dual stair railing attached to a flight of stairs leading to the entrance to the office were missing an intermediate railing. The flight of stairs consisted of eight risers.  b/  The dual stair railing attached to a flight of stairs leading to the yard were missing an intermediate railing.  The flight of stairs consisted of five risers.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks was not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which was incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:  a/  Inside of the Shipping/Receiving Department, six, LPG cylinders were stored in an insecure manner.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    a/  The workplace hazard assessment was not certified.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  Employers did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a/  Inside of the Shipping & Receiving Department, operators of the Toyota Fork Truck, m/n BFGU30, s/n 35477, were not provided with suitable hand protection while changing out the LPG cylinder that fueled this piece of equipment.  The operators were issued cotton gloves instead of neoprene or the equivalent.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):  Procedures were not developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a/  A specific procedure was not developed in writing that addresses how the the Caterpillar Material Handler, m/n M325-D, s/n EDF00291, was to isolated prior to servicing.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:  a/  The specific procedure belonging to the Caterpillar Material Handler, m/n 318-D, s/n W8R00180, did not include the removal and isolation of the battery leads belonging to this machine.  Batteries are a residual, electrical, energy source.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard were being followed:  a/  The lockout/tagout procedure belonging to the Caterpillar Material Handler, m/n 318-D, s/n W8R00180, was last evaluated on 10/10/11.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(iv): All safety valves were not tested frequently and at regular intervals to determine whether they are in good operating condition:    a/  Inside of the Shipping/Receiving Department, the safety valve belonging to the Curtis Air Compressor, unknown m/n, unknown s/n, had not been tested in years.  This air compressor was covered in grime that could interfere with the performance of the safety valve.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used where attached to building surfaces:    a/  Inside of the Shipping/Receiving Department, four, orange, flexible cords were supported or wrapped around the structural steel members of the building.  These cords were used to power portable hand tools, fans, and radios.

Issued

Jul 24, 2015

Abate by

Sep 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a/  Inside of the Shipping/Receiving Department, the flexible cord providing 220 volt electrical power to a box fan, unknown make, model, or serial number, was spliced together and wrapped in electrical tape.  The splice was highly visible through the tape.