OSHA Inspection: OLYMPIC STEEL, INC.

Issued

Nov 9, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,772 · Current $4,063 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:    a. On or about June 29, 2017, employees were exposed to slip and laceration hazards when the employees used the manual spreader to pick up and place tall stacks of sheet metal.  The employees were required to step on lower stacks of sheets metal by placing their feet in the spaces between stacks in order to reach the lock/release mechanism on the spreader.    b. On or about June 29, 2017, employees were exposed to trip hazards where the floor in bay G has a rough and pitted surface.  Employees walk in the area.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 9, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,772 · Current $4,063 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(J): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on any vehicle inspection and maintenance that the operator would be required to perform:    On or about June 29, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards due to the following:    a. On June 29, 2017, the daily inspection sheet for Hyster #2 was checked indicating no problems when the problems with the head/tail lights and backup alarm/horn had not been corrected.      b. Employees used Hyster #2 even when the daily inspection indicated problems with the head/tail lights, backup alarm/horn, and operating lever/controls during the weeks of June 19 and June 26.  Hyster #3 was used even though the daily inspection sheet was checked indicating problems with head/tail lights (no head lights or brake lights) during the weeks of June 19 and June 26.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 9, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about June 29, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards due to the following:  a. The employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards by failing to examine the Hyster #2 forklift that had damages to the horn and head/tail lights prior to operation.    b. The employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards by failing to examine the Hyster #3 forklift that had damages head/tail lights prior to operation.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 9, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $39,837 · Current $19,919 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:    On or about June 29, 2017, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards due to the following:    a. Hyster #2 had not been taken out of service even though the daily inspection sheets had indicated problems with head/tail lights and backup alarm/horn on June 28 (first and second shifts), June 27 (first and second shifts), June 26 (first and second shifts), June 23 (first shift), June 22 (first and second shifts), June 21 (first and second shifts), June 20 (first shift), and June 19 (first shift).  The inspections also indicated problems with operating levers/controls on June 19 (first shift), June 20 (first shift), June 21 (first and second shift), and June 22 (first shift).    b. Hyster #3 had not been taken out of service even though the daily inspection sheets had indicated problems with the head/tail lights (no head lights and no brake lights) during the weeks of June 19 and June 26.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.    The employer was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 567604, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/17/2012, with respect to a workplace located at 509 Bankhead Highway, Winder, GA 30680.