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OSHA Inspection: NUCOR-YAMATO STEEL, INC.

Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of NUCOR-YAMATO STEEL, INC. in 5929 E. STATE HIGHWAY 18, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315 (NAICS 331110). OSHA activity number 341412872.

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Site address
5929 E. STATE HIGHWAY 18
City
BLYTHEVILLE
State
AR
ZIP
72315
Mailing
5929 E. STATE HIGHWAY 18, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315
Inspection type
Federal Agency (M)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
331110
Employees
914
Ownership type
A

10 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 29, 2016
Abate by
Aug 2, 2016
Penalty
Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
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.  BD Mill NYS II - On or about April 16, 2016, employees were rigging/hoisting with a bolt-type shackle with Crosby mark (CG), 61, WWL 17t, and 5NT that did not have a cotter pin.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $7000
  • — Z (S) $7000

1910.23 C01

Other-than-serious 3 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 29, 2016
Abate by
Aug 8, 2016
Penalty
Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced
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: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.    On or about April 16, 2016, employees were exposed to fall hazards in the following instances:   a. Employees were working on an open-sided BD mill II balance beam platform that was more than 4 feet higher than the work floor.  b. Employees were working on top of the BD exit manipulators that the east, south, and west sides were more than 4 feet deep.  c. The crane operator was working on a grating platform that had an approximately 18 inches wide open space to the southwest. The platform was more than 4 feet high.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $3500
  • — C (S) $7000
  • — Z (S) $7000

1910.179 J02 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 29, 2016
Abate by
Aug 2, 2016
Penalty
Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(i): All functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper operation. Daily.    On or about April 16, 2016, the employer did not perform frequent inspections on the 100 ton overhead crane, equipment #25 before the start of work.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $3500
  • — C (S) $7000
  • — Z (S) $7000

1910.179 J02 VI

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Jul 29, 2016
Abate by
Aug 2, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(vi): All functional operating mechanisms for excessive wear of components.    The employer did not perform the frequent monthly inspection on the 100 ton overhead crane, equipment #25 in the month of February, 2016.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.179 N03 X

Other-than-serious 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 29, 2016
Abate by
Aug 2, 2016
Penalty
Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(x): The employer shall insure that the operator does not leave his position at the controls while the load is suspended.    On or about April 16, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the crane operator did not leave his position at the controls while the BD screw was suspended to insert a bellow bolt into the bellow clamp.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $7000
  • — C (S) $7000
  • — Z (S) $7000

1910.184 C09

Other-than-serious 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 29, 2016
Abate by
Aug 2, 2016
Penalty
Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9): All employees shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads.    On or about April 16, 2016, the employer did not keep employees clear of a suspended BD screw as the employees installed the cam-locks and bellow clamp.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $0
  • — C (S) $7000
  • — Z (S) $7000

1910.184 C03

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 29, 2016
Abate by
Aug 2, 2016
Penalty
Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(3): Sling legs shall not be kinked.   On or about April 16, 2016, one of the slings used to hoist the BD screw was kinked and used with a vertical sling. This type rigging practice can significantly reduce a wire rope sling's capacity.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $7000
  • — Z (S) $7000

1910.184 D

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 29, 2016
Abate by
Aug 2, 2016
Penalty
Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:  On or about April 16, 2016, the employer did not inspect the slings and u-link shackles that were used to hoist the BD screw.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $7000
  • — Z (S) $7000

1910.184 F05 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 29, 2016
Abate by
Aug 2, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.184(f)(5)(iii): Wire rope sling(s) that had kinking, crushing, bird caging or other damage resulting in distortion of the wire rope structure were not immediately removed from service:  On or about April 16, 2016, the employer did not immediately remove a wire rope sling that had a kink from service.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.184 C14

Other-than-serious 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Jul 29, 2016
Abate by
Aug 2, 2016
Penalty
Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14): Employers must not use slings without affixed and legible identification markings.    On or about April 16, 2016, the employer used a sling with no tag or other affixed and legible identification markings.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (O) $3500
  • — C (S) $7000
  • — Z (S) $7000

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