OSHA Inspection: ANDRITZ INC.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,391 · Current $4,435 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least  (a) outside storage area - two oxygen cylinders, one empty and one filled, were stored with filled acetylene cylinders also in storage; observed on or about 2/28/2018.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,326 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) Grinding Room - the power cord of the sanding belt grinder (green frame) did not have a strain relief, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard; observed on or about 2/28/2018.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): Where there was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service, and was used by employees before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  (a) Grinding Room - the power cord of the sanding belt grinder (green frame) was pulled and frayed at the connection, exposing employees to an electric shock hazard; observed on or about 2/28/2018.  (b) Grinding Room - the power cord of the sanding belt grinder (green frame) was damaged at areas along the length of the cord; observed on or about 2/28/2018.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  (a) In the plant - the locations of at least two fire extinguishers were not identified; observed on or about 2/28/2018.  (b) In the office - the location of a fire extinguisher was not identified; observed on or about 2/28/2018.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  (a) At the workplace - cords were not inspected for damage; on or about 2/28/2018.  (b) Grinding Room - the entire length of the power cord of the shop light located to the right of the door could not be inspected for damage due to the orange tape wrapped around a portion of the cord; observed on or about 2/28/2018.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a) at the workplace - employees were not provided with training on the hazards associated with the chemicals used including, but not limited to, Neulube 4-Way lubricant and Simple Green Industrial Cleaner & Degreaser; on or about 2/28/2018.