OSHA Inspection: METAL CULVERTS, INC.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $1,485 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - employees were exposed to a slip and fall hazard caused by an accumulation of water and oil on the floor from the Mill machine.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $1,485 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the conference room and the plant - two fire extinguishers were not readily identified.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Jun 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - the employer did not provide fire extinguisher training to employees required to extinguish insipient stage fires.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Jun 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - some certifications were lacking the identification of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Jun 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - the Mitsubishi fork lift was not taken out of service after the operators reported a defect or malfunctioning safety equipment, such as brakes and horn, exposing the employees to a struck-by hazard.  b. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - the Clark fork lift was not taken out of service after the operators reported a defect or malfunctioning safety equipment, such as brakes, tires and horn, exposing the employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $1,485 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - the distance between the grinder wheel and the work rest exceeded the maximum opening of one-eighth of an inch, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - tongue guards were not installed on the bench grinder exceeding the maximum opening of one-fourth of an inch, exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,940 · Current $2,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m):    a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - employees were exposed to fire related hazards, in that, oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored together.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,930 · Current $3,465 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - the metal backing of an electric box used to connect the welding machine was separating from the casing, creating openings in the box and exposing employees to electric contact hazards.      b. On or about 12/30/2015, at the Mill machine area - an electrical metal box used to connect the welding machine had openings and was laying on the wet floor, exposing employees to electric contact hazards.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - the electrical cords on several welding machines were frayed, repaired with black electrical tape and had bare wires, exposing employees to a contact hazard.    b. On or about 12/30/2015, at the Mill machine - the electrical cords on the hand held operating switch were frayed, repaired with black electrical tape and had bare wires, exposing employees to a contact hazard.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,480 · Current $3,240 Reduced

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:    a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - flexible cords used to connect two welding machines were pulling out of the connecting devices, exposing employees to an electric contact hazard.    THE METAL CULVERTS, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.305(G)(2)(III), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 488658, CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 002 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 09/17/2012, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 340WATER STREET, EVANSVILLE, WI 53536.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Jun 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - the employer did not have a written emergency action plan.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Jun 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - the cover to 240 volt electric panel B was open, had a metal latch with a bolt to attach the latch to the panel. The bolt penetrated the inside of the panel, exposing employees to an electric contact hazard.

Issued

Jun 15, 2016

Abate by

Jun 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not comply a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  a. On or about 12/30/2015, at the site - the employer did not develop a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present such as, but not limited to, acetylene, argon, gear oil, Radnor welding wire, and Raysol Water Solube Oil, exposing the employees to skin and eye contact hazards.