OSHA Inspection: WHEMCO - OHIO FOUNDRY, INC.

Issued

Jun 7, 2018

Abate by

Jul 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $6,971 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the uncontrolled flow of molten metal hazards:    a. Whemco - Ohio Foundry, Inc. - Lima, Ohio: On or about February 2, 2018, the employer did not ensure that the #18 ladle was equipped with a means to control the ladle tilt during pouring operations.  Employees that used the ladle to pour molten metal into furnace #3 were exposed to burn injuries from molten metal in that the operator's tilting mechanism was damaged.     b. Whemco - Ohio Foundry, Inc. - Lima, Ohio: On or about February 2, 2018, employees were exposed to burn injuries from molten metal in that a means to prevent unintentional tilting of ladle #18 was not used prior to the ladle being hoisted and transported by crane or when transferred by the transfer car.  The ladle's locking mechanism(s) was not used prior to hoisting and transporting the ladle from the pour bay to the melt deck area and furnace three.

Issued

Jun 7, 2018

Abate by

Jul 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $6,971 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a. Whemco - Ohio Foundry, Inc. - Lima, Ohio: On or about February 2, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees who worked to pour molten metal into furnace #3 wore face protection to protect against injury from molten metal splash.

Issued

Jun 7, 2018

Abate by

Jul 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $6,971 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    a. Whemco - Ohio Foundry, Inc. - Lima, Ohio: On or about February 2, 2018, the employer did not ensure employees who worked to pour molten metal into furnace #3 wore adequate hand protection to protect against injury from molten metal splash.