OSHA Inspection: MID CONTINENT STEEL AND WIRE INC.

Issued

Apr 20, 2017

Abate by

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    At 2700 Central Avenue, Poplar Bluff, MO, specifically inside of the Plastic Strip Department, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards on machines such as, but not limited to, an Injection Molded Plastic Collator, m/n PS160 and employees were not provided with suitable lockout/tagout devices (hardware) for isolating, securing, or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources. This violation was observed on 03/31/17.

Issued

Apr 20, 2017

Abate by

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):  All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):    At 2700 Central Avenue, Poplar Bluff, MO, specifically inside of the Plastic Strip Department, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards on machines such as, but not limited to, an Injection Molded Plastic Collator, m/n PS160, and did not isolate all energy sources prior to clearing jams.  This violation was observed on 03/31/17.

Issued

Apr 20, 2017

Abate by

Nov 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $63,375 · Current $38,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding were 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 sparks:    At 2700 Central Avenue, Poplar Bluff, MO, specifically inside of the Plastic Strip Department, the circular, fixed, barrier guard belonging to the Injection Molded Plastic Collator, m/n PS160, was not secured in place.  This violation was observed on 03/31/17.      At 2700 Central Avenue, Poplar Bluff, MO, specifically inside of the Plastic Strip Department, the ten straightening rollers attached to the Feed Roller Unit belonging to the ENKOTEC Machines were unguarded.  Employee(s) were exposed to an in-going nip point hazard.  This violation was observed on 03/31/17.    At 2700 Central Avenue, Poplar Bluff, MO, specifically inside of the Plastic Strip Department, the rotating spools of wire were unguarded.  These spools of wire were positioned in designated aisleways and in close proximity to the ENKOTEC Machines.  This violation was observed on 03/31/17.      Mid Continent Steel and Wire Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 901373, citation 1,  item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 05/17/13, with respect to a workplace located at 2700 Central Avenue, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.

Issued

Apr 20, 2017

Abate by

Jun 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  At 2700 Central Avenue, Poplar Bluff, MO, specifically inside of the Maintenance Department, the junction box providing 115 volt electrical power to a horizontal band saw was damaged.  The cover to this junction box was split wide open revealing the live, insulated wiring.  This violation was observed on 03/31/17.