OSHA Inspection: PSC METALS, INC. - CANTON

Issued

Jun 21, 2016

Abate by

Aug 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $4,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(3)(i):  When a floor opening was not in use, the hinged floor opening cover was not closed or the exposed side was not guarded at both top and intermediate position by removable standard railings:    On or about 03/07/2016, the employer failed to ensure that the opening to the ladder-way of the catwalk on the companys pedestal crane was effectively guarded in that the hinged floor opening cover was tied back and left open.

Issued

Jun 21, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii):  The distance between rungs, cleats, or steps of fixed ladders exceeded 12 inches:    On or about 03/07/2016, the distance between rungs of the fixed ladder on the company's pedestal crane measured approximately 15 inches.

Issued

Jun 21, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(iv): Rungs, cleats, and/or steps of fixed ladders were not free of splinters, sharp edges, burrs, or projections that posed a hazard:  On or about 03/07/2016, the rungs/steps for the fixed ladder of the pedestal crane were extremely damaged/bent creating a potential slip/fall hazard.

Issued

Jun 21, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    On or about 03/07/2016, employees completing maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, changing out the slats of the in-feed conveyor located in the shredder area without fall protection, were exposed to a fall hazard from a height of approximately 9 feet.

Issued

Jun 21, 2016

Abate by

Aug 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $4,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment:     On or about 3/7/16, group lockout was not being utilized by the 3 member crew tasked with changing out the slats of the in-feed conveyor unit located in the shredder area of the facility.

Issued

Jun 21, 2016

Abate by

Jul 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:     On or about 03/07/2016, the employer failed to ensure that the in-feed conveyor located at the beginning of the shredder area was effectively guarded. Employees tasked with operating and/or completing service/maintenance activities were exposed to hazards created by the point of operation, rotating parts and/or stuck-by hazards, from flying chips and other debris.

Issued

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $3,200 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:     On or about 3/7/16, a small electrical junction box attached to the shaker machinery by bungee cord, was not installed according to the manufacture's listing and labeling.