OSHA Inspection: EVRAZ INC. NA

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3740.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:       a) Rail dock: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to fall hazards while walking along the edge of an abutment wall 5 or more feet above the next lower level.       b) Steelmaking: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to falling nearly 9 feet from a platform that was missing a 4-foot section of midrail.       Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.       Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not kept in their designated places at all times except during use:      a) Establishment: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazards at nine locations across the site in that fire extinguishers were missing from designated locations, and not readily available for immediate use in the following areas:    - Steelmaking maintenance (3)    - Machine Shop (2)    - Rail Mill (2)    - South Millwright (1).    - Electrical Shop (1)        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5500.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(f): Derail and/or bumper blocks were not provided on spur railroad tracks where a rolling car could contact other cars being worked or enter a building, work or traffic area:      a) Rail Dock: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to crushing hazards where no device was installed to prevent a rail car from rolling off the tracks and into an area designated for walking and vehicular traffic.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(d)(4)(iii): Fixed ladder(s) on crane(s) were not permanently and securely fastened in place:      a) North dock crane: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to falling more than 60 feet to ground level when using a ladder on the crane bridge while the right ladder siderail was not attached to the bridge deck and the bottom rung was detached from the left ladder rail.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(e)(6)(ii): Guard(s) for moving parts were not securely fastened:      a) Middle rail dock crane: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, three machine guards were uninstalled and lying on the catwalk which exposed workers on the crane catwalk to trip and fall hazards while workers sixty feet below were exposed to struck-by hazards due to metal guards falling from the crane.        Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  a) Steelmaking charging crane: On or about February 17, 2016, and at times prior, crane operators did not inspect for defects, and did not observe defects during operation which appeared between regular inspections, to identify and correct hazardous conditions.  Not inspecting for defects, such as, but not limited to, a sheave guard in contact with a load block sheave, missing and damaged hardware, exposed the operator and workers near the crane to struck by and crushing hazards.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the cranes were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section, depending upon its activity, severity of service, and environment, or as specifically indicated below. These inspections did not include the requirements of paragraph (j)(2) of this section and in addition, the following items. Any deficiencies such as listed were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:  a) Rail mill cranes: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, crane operators and workers near the crane were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards related to incomplete, ineffective, and/or undocumented periodic inspections that failed to identify significant problems including inoperable brakes, loose and missing equipment, improper electrical installations, and inadequate lubrication and/or adjustment of moving parts.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 in that workers were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards:     a) North millwright shop: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, the safety latch of a link chain nest hook was not properly sized to bridge the throat opening and retain the lifting eye of chains, straps, and slings.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:      a) Near stacking bed: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to struck-by hazards while moving heavy loads using a crane pendant with no visible directional control indicators.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2805.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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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) Steelmaking maintenance: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to struck-by hazards where a grinder was operated with the work rest adjusted to .5 inches from the wheel.       Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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) Steelmaking maintenance shop: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to struck-by hazards resulting from a tongue guard adjusted five eights inch from the grinder wheel.      b) Electrical shop: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to struck-by hazards resulting from a missing tongue guard which created an opening greater than one inch between the grinder wheel and the protecting housing.      Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:      a) Rail mill stacking bed: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to caught-in hazards where the controlled entry barrier chain was not attached and not capable of being attached to prevent access to stacking bed end sprocket in-going nip points.       b) Rail mill stacking bed: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to machinery hazards where chain and sprocket guards were not installed along the walkway.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4675.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    a) South rail dock crane: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, crane wiring and equipment did not comply with Subpart S per 1910.179(g)(1)(i), in that workers were exposed to injuries related to electrical fires, shock, and electrocution where the crane cab heater electrical box had loose and missing insulation, evidence of arcing, and cross-threaded terminal screws.    b) Rail dock: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards where an outdoor electrical outlet was damaged.      Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.304(b)(2)(iii): The grounding contacts of receptacles and cord connectors were not grounded by connection to the equipment grounding conductor of the circuit supplying the receptacle or cord connector. The branch circuit wiring method did not include or provide an equipment grounding conductor to which the grounding contacts of the receptacle or cord connector were connected:    a)  Rod and bar mill: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed electrical shock where the grounding path of a parts cleaner was interrupted due to a missing ground prong on a male cord end fitting.      Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(v): A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations did not have an enclosure for the receptacle that was weatherproof when the receptacle was covered (attachment plug cap not inserted and receptacle covers closed):      a) Support column near South rail dock crane: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards where a receptacle outlet in a damp/wet location was missing the weatherproof cover.       Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $6000.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    a) Stacking bed: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards where flexible extension cords entered the pulpit through an air conditioner vent and a round hole through the sheet metal wall.     b) South rail dock crane: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, crane wiring and equipment did not comply with Subpart S per 1910.179(g)(1)(i), in that workers were exposed to injuries related to electrical fires, shock, and electrocution where the crane cab heater cord entered a panel with no protection from the sharp edges of the opening.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) Rail mill and rod mill: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards when working near flexible cords in use as a substitute for permanent facility power to operate a light at a work bench south of the power free area and a microwave oven in a pulpit west of the stacking bed.    Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:       a) North millwright shop: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards where the cord end fittings of a welder and parts cleaner were not attached to prevent direct pull on conductor terminations.        b) South rail dock crane: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, crane wiring and equipment did not comply with Subpart S per 1910.179(g)(1)(i), in that workers were exposed to injuries related to electrical fires, shock, and electrocution where the crane cab heater cord entering a panel allowed for direct pull on terminal screws.      Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) Near dock extension: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to contact with high voltage transformer equipment where a chain link enclosure access was not locked to prevent unauthorized entry.    b) Rail mill: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards beside a walkway due to the open, Inlet Carriage 1 panel door.    c) Rail mill: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards at the walkway behind LSB 1 and 2 due to energized feeder wires being capped with wire nuts without a protective enclosure.    d) Rail mill: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to contact with more than 400 volts at the stacking bed motor control center where a panel access cover was missing from the main power supply enclosure.    e)a) South rail dock crane: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, crane wiring and equipment did not comply with Subpart S per 1910.179(g)(1)(i), in that workers were exposed to injuries related to electrical fires, shock, and electrocution where the crane cab heater cord was repaired with electrical tape and wire nuts.        Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(iii): Entrances to rooms and other guarded locations containing exposed live parts were not marked with conspicuous warning signs forbidding unqualified persons to enter:      a) Near North millwright and West of rail dock: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical hazards where two fenced transformer enclosures were not conspicuously identified as containing high-voltage equipment.      Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      a) Rail mill: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to contact with live electrical parts where an LSB 2 panel knockout cover was not installed.       Abatement Note: Employer completed abatement during inspection.

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $38500.00 · Current $20000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): Repairs or replacements were not provided promptly as needed for safe operation of crane(s):      a) Rail mill: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to crushing and struck-by injuries from overhead loads while operating and working near the bloom crane and three rail dock cranes while the brakes were not functioning.            Evraz Inc. NA was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 895359, citation number 01, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on September 19, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 4001 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  a) Middle rail dock crane: On or about March 4, 2016, and at times prior, workers were exposed to contact with a low speed squirrel cage fan with a missing cover in a crane cab.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).