OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL ALUMINUM SUPPLY CORP

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Dec 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $2,000 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    a) Storage racks throughout the warehouse - The employer failed to ensure that multiple free standing  storage racks whose front and rear longitudinal beams of racks did not have the beam locking devices which exposed employees to the hazards associated with getting struck-by falling product and sections of rack, on or about August 25, 2017.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Dec 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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) The employer to not establish a training and evaluation program for employees to use and operate forklifts and forklift attachments thereby exposing employees to workplace hazards including but not limited to: caught in or struck-by hazards on or before August 25, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Dec 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a) The employer did not ensure that each forklift operator was properly trained and evaluated to operate forklift vehicles, thereby exposing employees to workplace injuries on or before August 25, 2017.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Dec 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,500 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(s)    a) 220 Harvey Road - Nissan powered industrial truck, serial number  KCPH02A25PV back up alarm was not functional, thereby exposing employees to struck by or crush hazards on or about August 25, 2017.    b) 220 Harvey Road -Nissan powered industrial truck serial number KCPH02P908727 two front hydraulic mast hoses are cracked and frayed exposing employees to struck by or crush hazards on or about August 25, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Dec 12, 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:  a) 220 Harvey Road - Nissan powered industrial truck, serial number  KCPH02A25PV is not examined by operators before being placed in service, thereby exposing employees to injuries including but not limited to struck-by, caught-in or crush injuries on or before September 19, 2017.  b) 220 Harvey Road -Nissan powered industrial truck serial number KCPH02P908727 is not examined by operators before being placed in service, thereby exposing employees to injuries including but not limited to struck-by, caught-in or crush injuries on or before September 19, 2017.  c) 220 Harvey Road - Yale Powered industrial truck Serial # N433667 is not examined by operators before being placed in service, thereby exposing employees to injuries including but not limited to struck-by, caught-in or crush injuries on or before September 19, 2017.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Dec 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:    a) 220 Harvey Road -  The company did not ensure that the sling used in the spin room to lift rolls of aluminum weighing approximately 350lbs was removed from service due to excessive wear, rips and fraying thereby exposing employees to struck-by and crush injuries on or before August 25, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14): The employer allowed for slings without affixed and legible identification markings to be used:  a) 220 Harvey Rd - Employees using the sling in the spin room to lift rolls of aluminum coil weighing approximately 350 lbs. did so without the sling having the rated capacities affixed and legible identification markings, exposing employees to crushing injuries on or before August 25, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer;  a) 220 Harvey Road - The employer did not ensure that the sling used in the spin room to lift rolls of aluminum were inspected before during or after use by a competent person designated by the employer thereby, exposing employees to crush and struck by injuries on or before August 25, 2017.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) 220 Harvey Road - The employer did not ensure that the refrigerator located in the main office area was plugged directly in to the building receptacle thereby exposing employees to electrical shock hazards on or about August 25, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:  a) 220 Harvey Road - An orange flexible cord which was used to power the refrigerator located in the office area was stapled to the hinge side bottom frame and threshold, thereby exposing employees to shock hazards on or before August 25, 2017.   b) 220 Harvey Road - An green flexible cord which was used to power a copy/fax machine located in the office area was run to the hinge side bottom frame and threshold, thereby exposing employees to shock hazards on or before August 25, 2017.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) 220 Harvey Road - A orange Flexible cord located under the customer service counter was being used to power a surge protector, has approximately 2 inches of exposed wire leading to the male electric plug, thereby exposing employees to shock hazards on or before August 25, 2017.     b) a) 220 Harvey Road - A green Flexible cord plugged in to a receptacle located in the General Managers office is being used to power a copy/fax machine has approximately 2 inches of exposed wire leading to the male electric plug, thereby exposing employees to shock hazards on or before August 25, 2017.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1)(viii): Mobile ladder stand or platform moves when an employee is on it:  a) 220 Harvey Road - The employer did not ensure that the mobile ladder stand used in the customer waiting area was provided with rubber feet to ensure that it did not slide along the smooth concrete floor while employees use it,  thereby exposing employees to fall hazards on or before August 25, 2017.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) 220 Harvey Road - Employees working in the NW side section of the warehouse were exposed to fire hazards as the emergency exit door was obstructed by boxes of freight on or before August 25, 2017.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Dec 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval.  a) 220 Harvey Road - The employer did not obtain the manufacturer's permission to use the Vestil LM-EBT telescoping boom on the Yale fork lift truck Model# GLC05ORDJUAE072LPS Serial# N433667 on or about August 25, 2017   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.