OSHA Inspection: COLUMBUS STEEL CASTINGS

Issued

Oct 20, 2016

Abate by

Nov 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.   a. In regards to citation 1, item 1a, issued on August 24, 2016 the employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, September 12, 2016.  The violation read as follows:       29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2): "Lockout and Tagging." While any employee is exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which have been deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts shall be locked out or tagged or both in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph. The requirements shall be followed in the order in which they are presented (i.e., paragraph (b)(2)(i) first, then paragraph (b)(2)(ii), etc.).  Note 1: As used in this section, fixed equipment refers to equipment fastened in place or connected by permanent wiring methods.  Note 2: Lockout and tagging procedures that comply with paragraphs (c) through (f) of 1910.147 will also be deemed to comply with paragraph (b)(2) of this section provided that:  [1] The procedures address the electrical safety hazards covered by this Subpart; and [2] The procedures also incorporate the requirements of paragraphs (b)(2)(iii)(D) and (b)(2)(iv)(B) of this section:        a. In department 01-pouring floor, employees were exposed to a 250 V electrical hazard when they disconnected a Winkle magnet from the 1400 crane. The employer failed to implement lockout and/or tag out during the disconnection of the magnet. As a result, the remaining applicable energy elements, involving dissipation of residual energy [1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(C)], and verification of deenergized condition [1910.333(b)(2)(iv)], were not implemented to protect employees from the electrical hazard.        b. In regards to citation 1, item 1b, issued on August 24, 2016 the employer has failed to submit abatement certification and documentation within ten days of the abatement date, September 28, 2016.  The violation read as follows:       29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): "Procedures." The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives.  Note: The written procedures may be in the form of a copy of paragraph (b) of this section:     a. In department 01-pouring floor, the employer did not have written procedure for disconnecting the Winkle magnet from the 1400 crane.

Issued

Aug 24, 2016

Abate by

Sep 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $12,471

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2): "Lockout and Tagging." While any employee is exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which have been deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts shall be locked out or tagged or both in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph. The requirements shall be followed in the order in which they are presented (i.e., paragraph (b)(2)(i) first, then paragraph (b)(2)(ii), etc.). Note 1: As used in this section, fixed equipment refers to equipment fastened in place or connected by permanent wiring methods. Note 2: Lockout and tagging procedures that comply with paragraphs (c) through (f) of 1910.147 will also be deemed to comply with paragraph (b)(2) of this section provided that: [1] The procedures address the electrical safety hazards covered by this Subpart; and [2] The procedures also incorporate the requirements of paragraphs (b)(2)(iii)(D) and (b)(2)(iv)(B) of this section.   a. In department 01-pouring floor, employees were exposed to a 250 V electrical hazard when they disconnected a Winkle magnet from the 1400 crane. The employer failed to implement lockout and/or tag out during the disconnection of the magnet. As a result, the remaining applicable energy elements, involving dissipation of residual energy [1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(C)], and verification of deenergized condition [1910.333(b)(2)(iv)], were not implemented to protect employees from the electrical hazard.

Issued

Aug 24, 2016

Abate by

Sep 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): "Procedures." The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives. Note: The written procedures may be in the form of a copy of paragraph (b) of this section.  a. In department 01-pouring floor, the employer did not have written procedure for disconnecting the Winkle magnet from the 1400 crane.