OSHA Inspection: MARMON/KEYSTONE LLC

Issued

Jul 25, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,617 · Current $3,155 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    (a) Facility, 132 Valvoline Drive, East Butler, PA:  On or about July 13, 2017 the employer did not conduct monthly inspections of the crane hooks, with a certification record that included the date of inspection, signature of person who performed the inspection and the serial number or identifier of the hook inspected.  The employer has 8 overhead cranes that are used daily by employees and no inspections of the hooks are being conducted.

Issued

Jul 25, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:  (a) Facility, 132 Valvoline Drive, East Brady, PA:  On or about July 13, 2017 monthly inspections, with written dated and signed reports were not being conducted on the running ropes of the overhead cranes.  The cranes are used daily by employees to move loads and no inspections, with written records, are being conducted to ensure no deficiencies or damage exists.

Issued

Jul 25, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,234 · Current $5,155 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(i): The load was not well secured and properly balanced in the sling or lifting device before it was lifted more than a few inches:    (a) Facility, 132 Valvoline Drive, East Butler, PA:  On or about July 11, 2017 a load being lifted with the Conco 10 ton crane had not been properly balanced in the sling before it was lifted.  The load of pipe began to rotate and an employee used their hand to steady it.  The pipe shifted and pinched the employee's left middle and ring fingers which resulted in amputation of the tips.

Issued

Jul 25, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  (a) Facility, 132 Valvoline Drive, East Butler, PA:  On or about July 13, 2017 operators of the powered industrial equipment did not have training the included formal instruction, such as lecture, discussion, video tape, written material, etc.  Employees receive practical training and demonstration and evaluation but no formal instruction has been conducted.