BENSALEM, PA —
OSHA Inspection: SAMUEL GROSSI & SONS, INC.
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of SAMUEL GROSSI & SONS, INC. in 2526 STATE RD., BENSALEM, PA 19020 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 342031283.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SAMUEL GROSSI & SONS, INC.
- Site address
- 2526 STATE RD.
- City
- BENSALEM
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19020
- Mailing
- 2526 STATE RD., BENSALEM, PA 19020
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332312
- Employees
- 65
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2017
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $6,338 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using overhead cranes: a) Fabrication shop and storage/loading yard - On or about January 19, 2017, employees used multiple overhead cranes with under-hung monorail trolleys that had deficient/inoperative brakes and safety latches. Among other feasible means of abatement, Both frequent and periodic Inspection and Testing should be conducted in accordance with ASME B30.17 - 2015, Cranes and Monorails (With Underhung Trolley or Bridge) Chapter 17-2.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $6338
1910.179 F04 VII
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2017
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(f)(4)(vii): Brakes for stopping motion on a trolley or bridge did not stop the trolley or bridge within a distance in feet equal to 10 percent of a full load speed in feet per minute when traveling at full speed with full load: a) Fabrication shop, South end Gang 3 work area - On or about January 19, 2017, the brakes on overhead crane OC208 allowed the bridge to continue travel without a load on the crane for approximately 20 feet after the control was released.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.179 J02
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2017
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Frequent inspection. Items listed in this section were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections: a) Fabrication shop and storage/loading yard - On or about January 19, 2017, The employer had not implemented and enforced a policy to ensure frequent inspections were being made on the overhead cranes and had not ensured deficiencies were examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2017
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months: a) Fabrication shop and storage/loading yard - On or about January 19, 2017 it was determined none of the overhead cranes in the fabrication shop or loading yard had been subject to a complete periodic inspection within the last 12 months.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2017
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $6,338 · Current $5,000 Reduced
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) Fabrication shop - On or about January 19, 2017, The employer did not conduct periodic inspections of energy control procedures.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $6338
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2017
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 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) Fabrication shop - On or about January 19, 2017, it was determined the employer had not provided training on the purpose and function of the energy control program and all the training elements listed under Items A-C of 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) and Items A-F of 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(ii).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 C09
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2017
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $8,873 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9): Employee(s) were not kept clear of load(s) suspended, or about to be lifted by sling: a) Fabrication shop, South end Gang 2 work area - On or about January 16, 2017, an employee lifting a steel beam with a chain sling was struck by the beam.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $8873
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