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OSHA Inspection: COREY STEEL COMPANY

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of COREY STEEL COMPANY in 2800 S. 61ST. CT., CICERO, IL 60804 (NAICS 331221). OSHA activity number 342013075.

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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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
COREY STEEL COMPANY
Site address
2800 S. 61ST. CT.
City
CICERO
State
IL
ZIP
60804
Mailing
2800 S. 61ST. CT., CICERO, IL 60804
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
331221
Employees
178
Ownership type
A

7 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.24 H

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Feb 10, 2017
Abate by
Mar 30, 2017
Penalty
Initial $4,571 · Current $2,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:    a. Metal Straightener Machine Line/Metal fixed platform - On or about January 10, 2017, the fixed "crossover" ladder-platform on  the straightener line # 4 (machine # 4104) was not provided with standard railings on both open sides. Employees were thereby exposed to slips and falls.     1. From west to east direction - only the left descending side of the platform had a handrail.    2. From east to west direction - only the right descending side of the platform had a handrail.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $2000
  • — Z (S) $4571

1910.24 E

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Feb 10, 2017
Abate by
Mar 30, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.24(e): Fixed stairs were not installed at angles to the horizontal line between 30 and 50 degress.  a. Metal Straightener Machine Line/Fixed metal platform - On or about January 10, 2017, the employer had a platform with stair ways on both sides which did not have angles to the horizontal line between 30 and 50 degrees. Employees were thereby exposed to tripping and fall hazards.    1. East side stairway - had its angle degree from the 3rd step to the platform's floor at approximately 57 degree angle.  2. West side stairway - had its angle degree from 4th stair to the platform' floor at approximately 52 degree angle.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.95 I04

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Feb 10, 2017
Abate by
Mar 30, 2017
Penalty
Initial $4,571 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(4): The employer did not provide training in the use and care of all hearing protectors provided to employees:  1. Straightener Machine Line/Toward the end - On or abour January 18, 2017, a machine operator was exposed to a time weighted average (TWA) sound level of 88.13 decibels, which exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale for the 270 minute sampling. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 210 minutes not sampled.  2. Building # 3/End of the Line - On or about January 18, 2017, a machine helper was exposed to a time weighted weighted average (TWA) sound level of 87.76 decibels, which exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale for the 225 minute sampling. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 255 minutes not sampled.  Yet, the employer's training program did not include adequate training on the proper care and maintenance of hearing protectors such as ear muffs and ear plugs.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $4571

1910.132 E

Other-than-serious 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Feb 10, 2017
Abate by
Mar 30, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

29 CFR 1910.132(e): Defective and damaged equipment. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment.    a. Building # 3/Metal Staightener machine Line  - On or about January 18, 2017, employees working at the machine line were observed wearing personal protective equipment (ppe) that was dameged. Employees were thereby exposed to the physical hazards of noise.    1. The NS - Cap Mount - Ear muffs had cracks/dents acroos the outer plastic ear cups pieces and the (R) inner piece was broken.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.179 H04

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Feb 10, 2017
Abate by
Mar 2, 2017
Penalty
Initial $4,571 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.179(h)(4): Hook(s) did not meet the manufacturer's recommendations.  a. Overhead Cranes/Chester - T - 4105 - On or about January 18, 2017, the 3 TON hoist system hooks holding a load over a pile of steel bars were missing their safety latches. Employees were thereby exposed to struck by hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $4571

1910.184 H01

Other-than-serious 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Feb 10, 2017
Abate by
Mar 28, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.184(h)(1): Sling use. Employers did not use natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one.      a. Overhead Crane System/Metal Line - On or about January 10, 2017, a nylon sling in use and lifting a load over a pile of steel bars had a worn identification tag. Employees were thereby exposed to struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Feb 10, 2017
Abate by
Feb 23, 2017
Penalty
Initial $6,095 · Current $5,000 Reduced
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, flying chips and others.    a. Building # 3/Metal Straightener action machine - On or about January 10, 2017, one or more methods of machine guarding were not provided on the (Norton - 320 ) metal service machine # 4104.  Employees were thereby exposed to hazardous mechanical motions.     1. Nip points of rotating parts at the horizontal projecting shaft portion (Left side) of the machine.    2.  All four sides of the entire machine - rotating/twisting parts motions - next to main control panel.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5000
  • — Z (S) $6095

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