NEW CASTLE, PA —
OSHA Inspection: LEE MICHAEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of LEE MICHAEL INDUSTRIES, INC. in 124 EAST LONG AVENUE, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101 (NAICS 238120). OSHA activity number 341684173.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- LEE MICHAEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Site address
- 124 EAST LONG AVENUE
- City
- NEW CASTLE
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 16101
- Mailing
- 124 EAST LONG AVENUE, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238120
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
15 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.37 A02
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $4,310 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes were not arranged so that employees did not have to travel toward a high hazard area: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, southwest side of the structure, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Oxygen cylinders were stored within two feet of the exit discharge door, and thirteen feet from acetylene cylinders on the other side of the exit discharge path.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000
- — Z (S) $4310
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, southwest side of the structure, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Oxygen cylinders were stored within three feet of acetylene cylinders. The cylinders were not otherwise separated by a firewall. B.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, southwest side of the structure, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Oxygen cylinders were stored within thirteen feet of acetylene cylinders. The cylinders were not otherwise separated by a firewall.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): Section 3.4.4, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P11965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Compressed gas cylinder(s) not in use were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, outside, southwest side of the structure, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Cylinders contain gases including, but not limited to, oxygen and propane, were freestanding and was not secured from tipping. B.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, fabrication area, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: An oxygen cylinder used for work operations including, not limited to, hot work tasks, was freestanding and was not secured from tipping.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.110 B06 II
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $4,310 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(ii): Each individual container was not located with respect to the nearest important building or group of buildings in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.110 Table H-23. A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, southwest side of the structure, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: A 500-gallon propane tank used for work operations including, but not limited to, torch cutting and burning table operations, was located within two-feet of the structure.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $4310
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 9, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $4,310 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Employees perform service and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, the air compressor and plasma cutter. The company does not have specific energy control procedures for the equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000
- — Z (S) $4310
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 22, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Employees perform service and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, the air compressor, bandsaw, and plasma cutter. Employees have not had lockout tagout training for authorized employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Employees perform service and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, the air compressor, band saw and plasma cutter. A periodic inspection of the energy control procedures was not conducted with authorized employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 G01
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,232 · Current $1,000 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: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Employees are provided with, and permitted to utilize multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguishers on-site. Employees have not had fire extinguisher training.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $3232
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, fabrication shop area, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Portable fire extinguishers including, but not limited to, an Amerex dry chemical fire extinguisher (M/N: 423, S/N: HR-039316) was on the floor and was not mounted.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,387 · Current $4,000 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, moving parts, flying chips and sparks: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, fabrication area middle bay, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Employees utilize a Ermak HGD 10-1/2 shear to perform work operations including, but not limited to, cutting out ¼-inch plates. The shear was not equipped with a guard to protect employee from the moving hold downs.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $5387
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, fabrication area, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Employees utilize a Ermak HGD 10-1/2 shear to perform work operations including, but not limited to, cutting out ¼-inch plates. The shear was not equipped with a guard to protect employee point of operation shearing action.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.334 A02 II
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,231 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, fabrication shop area, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: The flexible cord providing power to the Miller Dialarc 250 AC/DC arc welder (LMI-67) was frayed at the cord cap.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3231
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Mar 1, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, warehouse/storage area, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Items including, but not limited to, a tire, a metal drum and an excavator bucket were stored within one-foot of the electrical breaker panels and electrical disconnects. B.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, fabrication shop area, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Items including, but not limited to, a belt sander, were stored in front of a electrical panel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 22, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed: A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: The company has not documented and certified a personal protective equipment hazard assessment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.178 L06
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 22, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): A.) Lee Michael Industries, Inc., 124 East Long Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101, on or about August 9, 2016 and times prior thereto: Employees operate forklift trucks including, but not limited to, a Caterpillar (M/N: 2E025, S/N: A2EC2-20024) forklift truck. The employer has not maintained records for training and evaluation of forklift operators.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341684173.
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