PALMYRA, MO —
OSHA Inspection: CONTINENTAL CASTING, LLC
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of CONTINENTAL CASTING, LLC in 7063 COUNTY ROAD 328, PALMYRA, MO 63461 (NAICS 331521). OSHA activity number 342930336.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- CONTINENTAL CASTING, LLC
- Site address
- 7063 COUNTY ROAD 328
- City
- PALMYRA
- State
- MO
- ZIP
- 63461
- Mailing
- 801 SECOND STREET PO BOX 278, MONROE CITY, MO 63456
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 331521
- Employees
- 71
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2018
- Abate by
- May 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,240 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: In the water collection room, where corrosive chemicals were handled, the eye wash was not available for use. The eye wash had not been in working order for over six months. Abatement documentation is required for this violation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $4240
1910.169 B03 IV
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2018
- Abate by
- May 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,654 · Current $3,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(iv): Safety valve(s) on compressed air receiver(s) were not tested at frequently regular intervals to determine if they were in good operating condition: In the lower building, safety relief valve(s), such as on the air receiver at die cast machine 05DC031, were not tested at regular intervals; there were no records of testing. Abatement documentation is required for this violation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3500
- — Z (S) $5654
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2018
- Abate by
- May 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,240 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months: Overhead cranes, such as the 15 ton being used in the upper building on 2-28-18, were not inspected annually. The last inspection was in October, 2016. Abatement documentation is required for this violation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $4240
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2018
- Abate by
- May 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,240 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: The maintenance shop Dayton 10" grinder was used with the work rest at 7/16". Abatement documentation is required for this violation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $4240
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2018
- Abate by
- May 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a. The maintenance shop Dayton 10" grinder was used with the tongue guard at 9/16". b. The second maintenance shop Dayton grinder (label not legible) was used with the tongue guard at 2". Abatement documentation is required for this violation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,654 · Current $3,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: A "knockout" opening existed in the electrical control cabinet for magnesium die-casting machine #5020.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3500
- — Z (S) $5654
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2018
- Abate by
- May 7, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,240 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: In the die cast area, a 120 V live outlet next to machine #5021, was without a cover. Abatement documentation is required for this violation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $4240
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Apr 11, 2018
- Abate by
- May 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition: a. Equipment parts, pallets, and other objects were scattered throughout the maintenance shop floor. b. Oil was not cleaned from the floor at the oil storage area, where several 55 gal. drums of oil were set on drum dollies for use. Abatement documentation is required for this violation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
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