OSHA Inspection: J & G STEEL CORPORATION

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,155 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Class I flammable liquid(s) were dispensed into containers without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container:       On or about November 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the paint storage room Acetone having flashpoint of -0.4 degrees F was dispensed into a smaller container without being effectively grounded and bonded to electrically interconnect the containers to prevent static discharge during dispensing operation exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i): Approved container(s) or portable tank(s) were not used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids:     On or about November 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the spray paint area non approved containers without a self-closing lid were observed being used inside the building to handle Acetone having flashpoint of -0.4 degrees F exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5): The use of solvents for cleaning operations was not restricted to those having flashpoints not less than 100 degrees F or solvents having flashpoints not less than those normally used in the spray operation:    On or about November 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the spray paint booths and flammable storage room employees were using Acetone having flashpoint of -0.4 degrees F as a solvent for cleaning operations.  This exposes employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,155 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i):  Opening(s) from inside flammable and combustible storage room(s) into other rooms or buildings were not provided with noncombustible liquid tight raised seal or ramp at least 4 inches in height:       On or about November 15, 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the paint storage and mixing room flammable liquids were stored in the room where was not provided with noncombustible liquid-tight raised sills or ramps at least 4 inches in height.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv): Each inside storage room was not provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system designed to provide for a complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour:      On or about November 15, 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the paint storage and mixing room flammable liquids were stored in the room provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation system but not in working condition at time of inspection.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,155 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical Equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):       On or about November 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, electric aerial lift being used in the paint spray booths was not the type approved for this location.  The employees were exposed to fire hazards.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,541 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:       On or about November 15, 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the spray paint booths overhead crane pendant control boxes were observed having some control buttons not clearly marked for identification and function.  The employees were exposed to hazards of dropped on and/or struck by materials.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Mar 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,155 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:       On or about November 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the shipping department employees were allowed to operate woodworking machines that did not have an "anti-restart" device installed to prevent from automatically restarting of the machines upon restoration of power after power failure.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,155 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:       On or about November 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the maintenance shop the employer allowed employees operating abrasive wheel grinding machines where the opening between the tongue guard and the wheel was greater one-fourth inch.  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards from flying fragments.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1): Wheel(s) on grinding machine(s) were not sounded (ring test) and inspected for damage before mounting:    On or about November 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the maintenance shop employees were not instructed how to conduct a "ring test" to check for cracks prior to mounting a new wheel on a grinding machine.  Employees were exposed to  struck by hazards from flying fragments.

Issued

Feb 8, 2017

Abate by

Feb 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter:    On or about November 16, 2016, and at times prior thereto, in the maintenance shop the employer allowed employees to operate abrasive wheel grinding machines that had the wheels worn out unevenly.  Employees were exposed to  struck by hazards from flying fragments.