OSHA Inspection: AMSTED RAIL COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,950 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): Each employee is protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems       a. On or about February 8, 2017, in the ladle repair area, the walking surface around the northernmost ladle had an approximately six inch gap or open space between the floor and the ladle, thereby exposing employees to a tripping or fall hazard.      b. On or about February 8, 2017, in the ladle repair area, the walking surface around the middle ladle had an approximately six inch gap or open space between the floor and the ladle, thereby exposing employees to a tripping or fall hazard.      c. On or about February 8, 2017, in the ladle repair area, the walking surface around the southernmost ladle had an approximately six inch gap or open space between the floor and the ladle, thereby exposing employees to a tripping or fall hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $6,371 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(viii): Electrical protective equipment shall be subjected to periodic electrical tests. Test voltages and the maximum intervals between tests shall be in accordance with Table I-4 and Table I-5.    a. On or about January 3, 2017 and at times before and after, employees performed electrical work while only being provided with rubber insulated gloves that had not been electrically tested since April 10, 2015, thereby exposing the employees to electrical shock hazard up to 480 volts.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $6,371 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces.     a. In the ladle repair area, where employees worked inside ladles, the employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if permit-required confined spaces existed.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): Machine or equipment shutdown. The machine or equipment shall be turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment. An orderly shutdown must be utilized to avoid any additional or increased hazard(s) to employees as a result of the equipment stoppage.    a. On or about January 12, 2017, located at the Core Baker, employees entered the Core Baker through a Kirk Key system in order to clean the Core Baker's pads. While the employees were inside the Core Baker, the conveyor line was never shutdown or shut off in order to protect the employees from the chains, sprockets and rotating rollers, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): Machine or equipment isolation. All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment shall be physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s).      a. On or about February 7, 2017, located at the hub cutter, the employer used a Kirk Key system in place of an energy isolating device in order for employees to change the cutting tips on the hub cutters. It was also found that the Kirk Keys were left chained to the outside doors while the employees were inside the hub cutter area which did not allow for employees to have control over their own safety.    b: On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair department, employees changed out cutting tools on two King Mills from King Machine Tool Division, serial number 3291 by stopping the machine without isolating energy and performing lockout, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard from the unexpected startup of the table.     c: On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair department, employees changed out cutting tools on two King Mills from King Machine Tool Division, serial number 3263 by stopping the machine without isolating energy and performing lockout, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard from the unexpected startup of the table.        d. Located at the Core Baker, employees used a Kirk Key system instead of an isolation device when performing service and maintenance tasks, i.e. replacing heating elements, thereby exposing the employees to the unexpected startup or release of stored energy.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6): Verification of isolation. Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.      a. Located at the Core Baker, employees used a Kirk Key trapped key system in place of lockout/tagout. Verification of isolation and de-energization was not performed prior to employees performing servicing/maintenance activities, thereby exposing the employees to a stuck-by/caught-between hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(iii)(A): A lock and a tag shall be placed on each disconnecting means used to deenergize circuits and equipment on which work is to be performed, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2)(iii)(C) and (b)(2)(iii)(E) of this section. The lock shall be attached so as to prevent persons from operating the disconnecting means unless they resort to undue force or the use of tools.      a. On or about January 3, 2017, located at the Core Baker machine, a personnel change occurred during a lockout condition when in the process of removing a heating element. An employee's lock was removed from a 480 volt panel leaving a common electrician's lock that all electricians had a key to. The oncoming electrician relied on this lock for protection while other employees were able to access the electrical cabinet. The cabinet was not isolated during a lockout activity, thereby exposing the employee to an electrical shock hazard of 480 vac and/or 240 vac.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(iv)(B): A qualified person shall use test equipment to test the circuit elements and electrical parts of equipment to which employees will be exposed and shall verify that the circuit elements and equipment parts are deenergized. The test shall also determine if any energized condition exists as a result of inadvertently induced voltage or unrelated voltage backfeed even though specific parts of the circuit have been deenergized and presumed to be safe. If the circuit to be tested is over 600 volts, nominal, the test equipment shall be checked for proper operation immediately after this test.     a. On or about January 3, 2017, located at the Core Baker, employees threw a 480 volt disconnect at panel 1735 to isolate the electrical energy. The employees did not verify isolation prior to performing work, thereby exposing the employees to an electrical shock and/or arc flash/blast hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,967 · Current $6,371 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.     a. Located in the maintenance shop, mounted on the four foot masonry wall behind the vertical band saw, a portable fire extinguisher was not in an identifiable location or readily accessible.      b. Located in the maintenance shop, mounted on the West wall by the office door, two portable fire extinguishers were not in an identifiable location.      c. Located in the maintenance shop, mounted on the South wall behind the chop saw, a portable fire extinguisher was not readily accessible.       e. Located near the hot wheel grinders station, mounted on the South wall, a portable fire extinguisher was not in an identifiable location.      f. Located in the basement, along the South wall near ladle repair, a portable fire extinguisher was not mounted or in an identifiable location.      g. Located in the basement, along the South near the hot wheel grinders area, a portable fire extinguisher was not in an identifiable location.      h. Located in the hot crane area, on the north wall behind a fixed ladder, a portable fire extinguisher was not in an identifiable location or readily accessible.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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 sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.     a.  On or about February 8, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated the Hyd-mech horizontal band saw, Model 8-20A, Serial Number 81205785FD,  that had unused portions of the blade not guarded, thereby exposing the employee to an amputation hazard.      b.  On or about February 7, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated the Marvel Series 8 Mark 1 vertical band saw, Serial Number 821613-W,  that had unused portions of the blade below the saw table not guarded, thereby exposing the employee to an amputation hazard.      c.  On or about February 7, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated the Marvel Series 8 Mark 1 vertical band saw, Serial Number 821613-W,  that had the unused rear blade above the saw table not adequately guarded, thereby exposing the employee to an amputation hazard.      d. On or about February 7, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated an Atrump vertical manual mill, Model K6F, Serial Number K6F-153, that did not have a chip guard to prevent contact with the flying chips, exposing the employee to a struck-by hazard.      e. On or about February 7, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated a LeBlond 24 inch regal lathe that did not have a guard to prevent contact with the rotating chuck, exposing the employee to a caught-in hazard.      f. On or about January 9, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated a Cutmaster lathe, Model YCL-3280, that did not have a guard to prevent contact with the rotating chuck, exposing the employee to a caught-in hazard.      g. On or about February 7, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated a Cincinnati Bickford drill press that did not have a guard to prevent contact with the rotating chuck, exposing the employee to a caught-in hazard.      h. On or about January 18, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated an Ikeda radial arm drill, type RM-1175, that did not have a guard to prevent contact with the rotating chuck, exposing the employee to a caught-in hazard.      i. On or about February 14, 2017, in the mold repair shop, an employee operated a Feng Hsing lathe, Sodel CL4885G, that did not have a guard to prevent contact with the rotating chuck, exposing the employee to a caught-in hazard.    j. On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair department, employees operated a King Mill from King Machine Tool Division, Serial Number 3291 that did not have guarding to prevent employee contact with the rotating chucks, exposing the employees to a caught-in/struck-by hazard.        k. On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair shop, employees operated a King Mill from King Machine Tool Division, serial number 3263, that did not have guarding to prevent employee contact with the rotating chucks, exposing the employees to a caught-in/struck-by hazard.     l. On or about February 7, 2017, located at the Kuka, KR 700 PA robot, employees inspected stenciling on wheels while being undetected by the robot due to inadequately installed light curtains, thereby exposing the employees to struck-by and/or crushing injuries.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, shall be protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by a trough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting as location requires.    a. On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair shop, employees operated a King Mill from King Machine Tool Division, serial number 3291 that had a rotating shaft approximately 58 inches above the floor that did not have guarding to prevent employee contact, exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard.        b. On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair shop, employees operated a King Mill from King Machine Tool Division, serial number 3263 that had a rotating shaft approximately 58 inches above the floor that did not have guarding to prevent employee contact, exposing the employees to a caught-in/struck-by hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Guarding vertical and inclined shafting. Vertical and inclined shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting maintenance runways, shall be enclosed with a stationary casing in accordance with requirements of paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.    a. On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair shop, employees operated a King Mill from King Machine Tool Division, Serial Number 3291 that had a two vertical shafts that were not guarded between 34 to 58 inches above the floor to prevent employee contact with the rotating vertical shafts, exposing the employees to a caught-in/struck-by hazard.        b. On or about February 8, 2017, in the ladle repair area, the southernmost wall mounted Neptune mortar mixer had an unguarded vertical rotating shaft, thereby exposing employees to a caught-in hazard.  The unguarded vertical shaft was approximately 34 inches from the floor level.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Guarding. Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. Pulleys serving as balance wheels (e.g., punch presses) on which the point of contact between belt and pulley is more than six feet six inches (6 ft. 6 in.) from the floor or platform may be guarded with a disk covering the spokes.     a.  On or about February 7, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated the Marvel Series 8 Mark 1 vertical band saw, Serial Number 821613-W, that had an eight inch diameter pulley not guarded, thereby exposing the employee to a caught-in hazard.  The pulley was approximately eleven inches from the floor.       b.  On or about February 7, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated the Marvel Series 8 Mark 1 vertical band saw, Serial Number 821613-W, that had an four inch diameter pulley not guarded, thereby exposing the employee to a caught-in hazard.  The pulley was approximately nineteen inches from the floor.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gears. Gears shall be guarded in accordance with one of the following methods:  By a complete enclosure; or  By a standard guard as described in paragraph (o) of this section, at least seven (7) feet high extending six (6) inches above the mesh point of the gears; or  By a band guard covering the face of gear and having flanges extended inward beyond the root of the teeth on the exposed side or sides. Where any portion of the train of gears guarded by a band guard is less than six (6) feet from the floor a disk guard or a complete enclosure to the height of six (6) feet shall be required.    a. On or about February 7, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated the Marvel Series 8 Mark 1 vertical band saw, Serial Number 821613-W, that had a pinion gear not guarded, thereby exposing the employee to a caught-in hazard.  The gear was approximately fourteen inches from the floor.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $6,371 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):  Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:     a.  In the maintenance shop, the Marvel Series 8 Mark 1 vertical band saw, Serial Number 821613-W, had an electrical cord that ran into the saw column with a damaged insulated jacket and approximately one inch section unjacketed, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.  The electrical cord was energized with more than 50 volts.       b. In the maintenance shop, the Marvel Series 8 Mark 1 vertical band saw, Serial Number 821613-W, had a coiled electrical cord that ran across the door of the main electrical enclosure with a damaged insulated jacket, thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards. The electrical cord was energized with more than 50 volts.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $6,371 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.    a. Located in the maintenance shop, mounted on the North side of the four foot masonry wall behind the vertical band saw there was a 480 volt disconnect that was used in part to supply electrical power to the Marvel vertical band saw.  The electrical disconnect was blocked by steel storage cabinets, which did not allow access if an emergency occurred with the equipment and electrical power had to be immediately disconnected.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.       a. On or about January 3, 2017, employees performed electrical work in electrical panels as high as 480 VAC without being provided with and being required to wear the appropriate PPE, i.e. arc-rated face shields, properly inspected and insulated gloves, face/neck protection, electrically-rated sleeves, etc. to protect the employees from an electrical shock and/or arc flash/blast event.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(b)(2): Barricades. Barricades shall be used in conjunction with safety signs where it is necessary to prevent or limit employee access to work areas exposing employees to uninsulated energized conductors or circuit parts. Conductive barricades may not be used where they might cause an electrical contact hazard.    a. On or about February 7, 2017, at the Snyder Wheel Machine Center a 480VAC 3 Phase electrical panel door was left open with energized parts exposed without the use of barricades to prevent access to the area as employees troubleshot the equipment, thereby exposing employees to an electrical shock or arc flash/blast hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $69,713 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.    a. On or about February 7, 2017, located at the conveyor turnstyle southeast of the core baker, there was a set of stairs that did not have adequate guarding to protect employees walking through the area from falling into the turnstyle, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-between hazard.       b.  On or about February 7, 2017, located at the drag cleaner, there was an opening near where employees walked and where an operator would stand that did not prevent an employee from falling into the chute located under the drag cleaner, thereby exposing the employees to fall-related injuries.     The Amsted Rail Company Inc. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent occupational safety health standard 1910.23(c)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1030504, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 6, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 2100 Griffin Wheel Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $69,713 · Current $69,731

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:    a. At the workplace located at 3900 Bixby Road in Groveport, Ohio, the specific energy control procedure for the East Core Baker Shuttle Pad did not contain the necessary information, to include but not limited to, the following when employees replaced heating elements:      (1) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[B].  The procedure did not address controlling the hazardous energy sources by first shutting the equipment down, addressing heat and 240 volts as energy sources.        (2) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[C].  The procedure was not specific to the location and energy isolating device to be used, such as, the specific location of the ball valve and the 480 volt electrical panel disconnect switch with the 240 volts being supplied to the pads.  Also, there was nothing included on the procedure to include what was required of employees during shift change or lock transfer.        (3) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other control measures pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[D].  The procedure lacked specific steps to verify that isolation and deenergization was accomplished through specific steps in conducting a voltage check at the Core Baker's pad.    Amsted Rail Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent occupational safety and health standard 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)[B], which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1060318, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 2100 Griffin Wheel Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.     a. On or about January 12, 2017 the employer failed to conduct periodic inspections of the energy control procedures (at least annually) to ensure they were current and provided necessary protection during service and maintenance activities.    Amsted Rail Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1060318, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 2100 Griffin Wheel Drive, Bassemer, AL 35020.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $69,713 · Current $42,268 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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 sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.     a. On or about February 7, 2017, located at the upender near the Hot Wheel Grinder, there was a pneumatic lift that lifted railroad wheels.  An elbow fitting came within approximately three inches from a fixed railing when its most upward position, exposing the employees to a caught-between hazard.      b. On or about February 7, 2017, located at middle foundry inspection table, there was an automated conveyor system that took wheels from an elevator to a lower conveyor. There was an opening of approximately 13 inches when the elevator was at its upper limit. When the elevator lowered a pinch point was created between the elevator and the fixed conveyor body, exposing the employees to a caught-in/caught-between hazard.       c. On or about February 7, 2017, located between the Hot Wheel Kiln and upender on the conveyor line, there was a shuttle car that would handle wheels from each conveyor line. The outer portion of the railed car was inadequately guarded and would get within approximately three inches from the guardrails toprail and four inches from the vertical steel column, exposing the employees to a caught-between hazard.     d. On or about February 7, 2017, located at the turnstyle that was east of the Drag Cleaner, there was an 18-1/2 inch gap in guarding that did not prevent employee exposure to the rotating turnstyle, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-between hazard.                                         e. On or about February 7, 2016, located on the back side of the hub cutters, there was a conveyor line that transported wheels with unguarded powered rollers, thereby exposing employees to caught-in hazards of the rollers.     f.  On or about February 8, 2017, in the final inspection booth, an employee operated the wheel turning mechanism that had a pinch point between its frame and a fixed metal desk, exposing the employee to a struck by and caught-in hazard.         The Amsted Rail Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1028084, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on (date), with respect to a workplace located at 7111 Griffin Road Kansas City, KS 66111.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $69,713 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.    a. On or about February 7, 2017, in the maintenance shop, an employee operated the Marvel Series 8 Mark 1 vertical band saw, Serial Number 821613-W, without guards that prevented the operators arms, hands, or fingers from entering the danger zone during the operation of cutting an approximately one inch diameter chrome rod, thereby exposing the employee to an amputation hazard.    b. On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair department, employees operated a King Mill from King Machine Tool Division, serial number 3291 that did not have guarding to prevent employee contact with the point-of-operation, exposing the employees to an amputation hazard.        c. On or about February 7, 2017, located in the mold repair shop, employees operated a King Mill from King Machine Tool Division, serial number 3263, that did not have guarding to prevent employee contact with the point-of-operation, exposing the employees to an amputation hazard.         Amsted Rail Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1049445, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on August 17, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1700 Walnut St., Granite City, IL 62040.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $49,797 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets.    a. On or about January 12, 2017, located north of the Core Baker machine, there was a chain and sprocket that was approximately five inches off the floor that was not adequately guarded, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard.    b. On or about January 12, 2017, located between the Hot Wheel Kiln and upender on the conveyor line, there was a shuttle car that would handle wheels from each conveyor line. On the side of the shuttle car there was an unguarded chain and sprocket that was 8-1/2 inches from a fixed open guardrail, thereby exposing the employees to a caught-in hazard.    The Amsted Rail Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.219(f)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1084779, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 19, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 2100 Wheel Drive Bessemer, AL 35020.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.    a. On or about February 7, 2017, located East of the hub cutters, near the elevator lift and normalizing furnace, employees used an approximately five foot long single pole attachment on a Hyster, Model H60XM, Serial Number H177B51078B, forklift to transport wheels without the data plate being updated to include the capacity of the forklift with the pole attachment installed, thereby exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Inspections. Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments shall be inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Additional inspections shall be performed during sling use, where service conditions warrant. Damaged or defective slings shall be immediately removed from service.    a. Located in the maintenance shop, there was a damaged LiftAll, type EE2-802T, polyester sling that was not removed from service and used to lift steel angle iron, square tubing, and other metal stock in the maintenance department, thereby exposing the employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): General requirements for machine guards. Guards shall be affixed to the machine where possible and secured elsewhere if for any reason attachment to the machine is not possible. The guard shall be such that it does not offer an accident hazard in itself.    a. On or about January 3, 2017, located on the northwestern side of the Core Baker, there was  a gate that was not secured to prevent employees from entering, thereby exposing the employees the moving parts of the Core Baker.    b. On or about January 3, 2017, located on the northeastern side of the Core Baker, there was a sliding gate that was not secured to prevent employees from entering, thereby exposing the employees to the moving parts of the Core Baker.

Issued

Jun 27, 2017

Abate by

Feb 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.     a. Located in the maintenance shop, on top of the four foot masonry wall behind the vertical band saw, a metallic outlet box was not mounted and used as an extension cord, therefore not used in accordance with the UL listing.