ALORTON, IL —
OSHA Inspection: METRO EAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of METRO EAST INDUSTRIES, INC. in 3800 MISSOURI AVE, ALORTON, IL 62207 (NAICS 488210). OSHA activity number 342111333.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- METRO EAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Site address
- 3800 MISSOURI AVE
- City
- ALORTON
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 62207
- Mailing
- 3800 MISSOURI AVE, ALORTON, IL 62207
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 488210
- Employees
- 450
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.28 B01 I
- Issued
- May 16, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 12, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $12,675 · Current $9,054 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system or personal fall arrest system. The employer did not ensure employees used fall protection when working on the top of hopper rail cars. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 14 feet to concrete below.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9054
- — Z (S) $12675
1910.179 H04
- Issued
- May 16, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 12, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $7,243 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(h)(4): Hooks did not meet the manufacturer's recommendations. 3 Ton Overhead Crane- The material handling hook was missing the safety latch where it was designed to have such a latch. Employees were exposed to struck by hazards
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $7243
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- May 16, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 12, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $7,243 · Current $0 Reduced
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: 3 Ton Overhead Crane- The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7243
1910.184 D
- Issued
- May 16, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 12, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $7,243 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective: Employer did not ensure steel alloy slings were inspected and defective slings removed from service.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $7243
1910.244 A01 II
- Issued
- May 16, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 12, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $7,243 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means: Employer did not ensure that the Duff Norton hydraulic jacks were marked with the rated load.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $7243
1910.253 B02 IV
- Issued
- May 16, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 12, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use: Employer did not ensure valve protection caps were in place and hand-tight when oxygen and acetylene compressed gas cylinders were stored. Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- May 16, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 12, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $9,054
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: The Employer stored oxygen cylinders near acetylene gas cylinders. Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9054
- — Z (S) $9054
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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 342111333.
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