OSHA Inspection: STEEL PLATE L.L.C.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii): Permanent and removable fuel containers were not securely mounted to prevent jarring loose, slipping, or rotating:    a. On or about May 6, 2016, the liquefied petroleum gas tank hasps were broken on the Caterpillar powered industrial truck model number GC45KS, Serial number AT87A00974, and the tank was not secured properly.    b. On or about May 6, 2016, the liquefied petroleum gas tank hasps were broken on the Caterpillar powered industrial truck model number G5000, Serial number AT9003841, and the tank was not secured properly.    c. On or about May 6, 2016, the liquefied petroleum gas tank hasps were broken on the Daewoo PIV, Serial number 55E-SS-A051, and the tank was not secured properly.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  a. On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure employees operating the Caterpillar powered industrial truck model number GC45KS, Serial number AT87A00974, performed daily preoperational checks to ensure the equipment operated correctly.   b. On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure employees operating the Caterpillar powered industrial truck model number G5000, Serial number AT9003841, performed daily preoperational checks to ensure the equipment operated correctly.   c. On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure employees operating the  Daewoo PIV, Serial number 55E-SS-A051, performed daily preoperational checks to ensure the equipment operated correctly.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):    On and prior to May 6, 2016, the employer failed to perform a workplace hazard assessment to ensure employees were protected against burns while performing cutting work. Employees utilize oxygen-fuel gas to cut steel product without wearing proper body protection and change out propane tanks without wearing any hand protection.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure employees were protected against burns and frost bite while changing out propane on powered industrial vehicles.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132:  On and prior to May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure employees were protected against burns while performing cutting work. Employees utilize oxygen-fuel gas to cut steel product without wearing proper body protection such as but not limited to upper body protection and or leather sleeves.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:    On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure affected employees were instructed in the purpose of LOTO to include do not remove tags and or locks. Employees in the company do not perform lockout, but equipment is locked out by outside contractors.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

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:    On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure employees that were not expected to fight incipient stage fires knew where to meet in case of an emergency.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:    On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure monthly rope/chain inspections were performed and documented on overhead cranes such as but not limited to the Excel 60 ton Crane, serial number 1000400. Employees utilize cranes to move product up to 40000 pounds around the facility.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i): The upper limit switch of each hoist was not tried out under no load, at the beginning of each operator's shift:   On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure prior to each shift, the upper limit switch was tested on overhead cranes such as but not limited to the Excel 60 ton Crane, serial number 1000400. Employees utilize cranes to move product up to 40000 pounds around the facility.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not required to wear appropriate goggles, to protect them from the rays when noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used:    On or about May 6, 2016 and prior, the employer failed to ensure employees performing work in adjacent areas were not protected against being struck by flying sparks and ultra violet (UV), visible light, and infrared radiation (IR) by a non-combustible or flameproof screen and/or shield. Employees utilize oxy-gas and a Miller Mig Welder to cut and weld steel on a daily basis.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior:    On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure propane and oxygen were stored at least 20 feet apart. Employees work in the area performing general work and the propane and oxygen are stored together.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 007002402150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to develop and implement a hazard communication program to ensure employees that work with compressed gasses, such as but not limited to, Argon, Propane, Acetylene and oxygen understood the hazards of each chemical.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 007002402150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use      On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to make safety data sheets available to employees that work with compressed gasses, such as but not limited to, Argon, Propane, Acetylene and oxygen.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 007002402150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to train employees on the hazards of working with compressed gasses, such as but not limited to, Argon, Propane, Acetylene and oxygen understood the hazards of each chemical.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 007002402150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(1): The employer did not train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format by December 1, 2013:    On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to train employees on the new Global Harmonization System to ensure employees that work with compressed gasses, such as but not limited to, Argon, Propane, Acetylene and oxygen understood the new symbols, and labels and safety data sheet formats.

Issued

2016-06-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    On or about May 6, 2016, the employer failed to ensure monthly hook inspections were performed and documented on overhead cranes such as but not limited to the Excel 60 ton Crane, serial number 1000400. Employees utilize cranes to move product up to 40000 pounds around the facility.