DOTHAN, AL —
OSHA Inspection: SABEL STEEL SERVICE, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SABEL STEEL SERVICE, INC. in 1968 TAYLOR RD., DOTHAN, AL 36302 (NAICS 423510). OSHA activity number 343148623.
What this inspection record means
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SABEL STEEL SERVICE, INC.
- Site address
- 1968 TAYLOR RD.
- City
- DOTHAN
- State
- AL
- ZIP
- 36302
- Mailing
- 1968 TAYLOR RD., DOTHAN, AL 36302
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- 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
- 423510
- Employees
- 235
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
14 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,147 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): a) Bay 1 - E-084 HTC Shear 1/2"; On or about May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies, in that the employer failed to ensure that the machine specific lock out procedures had sufficient detail and adequate guidance that authorized employee(s) could clearly understand how to safely and effectively utilize hazardous energy control measures for the machine, while performing servicing and/or maintenance activities. Employees were required to work on the equipment with procedures that were generic, vague, and did not; 1) State how and where to shut down the machine; 2) State how and where to apply the lock; and 3) State how to restore service. b) Bay 1 - E-145 Cincinnati Shear 1/4"; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to ensure that the machine specific lock out procedures had sufficient detail and adequate guidance that authorized employee(s) could clearly understand how to safely and effectively utilize hazardous energy control measures for the machine, while performing servicing and/or maintenance activities. Employees were required to work on the equipment with procedures that were generic, vague, and did not; 1) State how and where to shut down the machine; 2) State how and where to apply the lock; and 3) State how to restore service. c) Bay 1 - E-084 Abrasive Saw; On or about May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies, such as but not limited to electrical in that, the employer failed to ensure that the machine specific lock out procedures had sufficient detail and adequate guidance that authorized employee(s) could clearly understand how to safely and effectively utilize hazardous energy control measures for the machine, while performing servicing and/or maintenance activities. Employees were required to work on the equipment with procedures that were generic, vague, and did not; 1) State how and where to shut down the machine; 2) State how and where to apply the lock; and 3) State how to restore service. d) Bay 2 - E-113 Marvel Bandsaw; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to ensure that the machine specific lock out procedures had sufficient detail and adequate guidance that authorized employee(s) could clearly understand how to safely and effectively utilize hazardous energy control measures for the machine, while performing servicing and/or maintenance activities. Employees were required to work on the equipment with procedures that were generic, vague, and did not; 1) State how and where to shut down the machine; 2) State how and where to apply the lock; and 3) State how to restore service. e) Outside in Beam Bay in Shed - E-152 Metalizer Bandsaw; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to ensure that the machine specific lock out procedures had sufficient detail and adequate guidance that authorized employee(s) could clearly understand how to safely and effectively utilize hazardous energy control measures for the machine, while performing servicing and/or maintenance activities. Employees were required to work on the equipment with procedures that were generic, vague, and did not; 1) State how and where to shut down the machine; 2) State how and where to apply the lock; and 3) State how to restore service.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9147
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,147 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: a) Bay 1 - E-084 HTC Shear 1/2"; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. b) Bay 1 - E-145 Cincinnati Shear 1/4"; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. c) Bay 1 - E-084 Abrasive Saw; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed conduct to and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. d) Bay 1 Sheet & Plate Side - 117 P&H 10 Ton Crane; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. e) Bay 1 on 20' material side - E-115 Ace 10 Ton Crane; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. f) Bay 2 - E-113 Marvel Bandsaw; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. g) North End of Bay 2 - E-118 P&H 5 Ton Crane; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. h) South end of Bay 2 - E-119 Stahl 5 Ton Crane; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. i) North end of Bay 3 - E-121 Robbison - Meyers 5 Ton Crane; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. j) South End of Bay 3 - E-122 Robbison - Meyers 5 Ton Crane; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. k) Outside in Beam Bay in Shed - E-152 Metalizer Bandsaw; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures. l) Outside in Beam Bay - E-114 Yale 5 Ton OET crane; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that, the employer failed to conduct and document periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout or energy control procedures.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $9147
1910.147 C07 I A
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 30, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,147 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control: a) At Sabel Steel, Dothan, Alabama : On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were authorized to lock out equipment such as but not limited to Hydmech H22-A Bandsaw without first ensuring those employees were trained on how to do lockout/tagout on the machine.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $9147
1910.147 C07 I B
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 30, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee was not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure: a) At Sabel Steel, Dothan, Alabama : On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to potential hazardous energies in that operators and other employees were not informed of purpose and use when equipment such as but not limited to the Hydmech H22-A Bandsaw has been locked out.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,147 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete periodic inspections of the crane were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section: a) Bay 1: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that the employer failed to conduct periodic inspections of the 10 Ton Overhead Bridge Crane, at least every 12 months as required by the standard. b) Bay 2: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that the employer failed to conduct periodic inspections of the 5 Ton Overhead/Underhung Bridge Crane, at least every 12 months as required by the standard. c) Bay 3: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that the employer failed to conduct periodic inspections of the 5 Ton Overhead/Underhung Bridge Crane, at least every 12 months as required by the standard. d) Bay 4: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that the employer failed to conduct periodic inspections of the 10 Ton Overhead Bridge Crane, at least every 12 months as required by the standard. e) Outside: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that the employer failed to conduct periodic inspections of the 5 Ton Overhead Bridge Crane, at least every 12 months as required by the standard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9147
1910.184 D
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,805 · Current $4,225 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected by a competent person each day, before being used, for damage or defects. Damaged or defective slings were not immediately removed from service. a) At Sabel Steel, Dothan, Alabama: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that a damaged wire-rope sling was removed from service.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4225
- — Z (S) $12805
1910.184 F01
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(f)(1): Wire-rope slings did not have permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer that indicated the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one: a) Bay 1: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that a wire-rope sling being used on the 10 Ton Overhead crane in bay 1 had an identification tag.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E03 II
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii): The employer did not make and maintain a record of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected, and did not make such record available for examination: a) At Sabel Steel, Dothan, Alabama : On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that the employer failed to document and maintain records of alloy steel chain sling inspections as specified in the regulation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.253 B02 II
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $7,317 · Current $2,414 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders were not located where cylinders could not be knocked over: a) Bay 3 near burning table: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that a compressed gas cylinder not in use and identified to contain Liquefied Petroleum Gas was not secured. b) Bay 3 near burning table: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that a compressed gas cylinder that is in use and identified to contain Liquefied Petroleum Gas was not secured.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2414
- — Z (S) $7317
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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 one-half hour. a) Torch Cutting Area: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards in that, oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas as required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.253 B05 II I
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,147 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(I): Cylinders were not kept far enough away from the actual welding or cutting operation so that sparks, hot slag or flame would not reach them, or fire resistant shields were not provided. a) Torch Cutting Area: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards in that oxygen cylinders and fuel-gas cylinders such as Liquefied Petroleum Gas were not kept away from cutting operations, hot slag, sparks and/or flame as required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $9147
1910.303 G02 I
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,147 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the following means: a) Back side of Cincinnati 3/8" Shear machine: On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a 480 Volt, 3 Phase MCC Motor Control Cabinet with an open door that is damaged and cannot be locked.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $9147
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $25,609 · Current $12,934 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) Bay 2 - Hydmech H22-A Bandsaw; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to change the blade of the Hydmech H22-A Bandsaw and the employer had not developed, documented and was not utilizing a hazardous energy control procedure. b) Bay 2 - Hydmech H22-A Bandsaw; On May 9, 2018 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to clean debris from the auger of the Hydmech H22-A Bandsaw and the employer had not developed, documented and was not utilizing a hazardous energy control procedure. SABLE STEEL SERVICES, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.147(C)(4)(I), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1007083, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 22, 2015, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2811 DAY STREET, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36103.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $12934
- — Z (R) $25609
1910.178 L04 III
- Issued
- Nov 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years: a) At Sabel Steel, Dothan, Alabama : On May 9, 2018 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate powered industrial trucks without being evaluated at least once every three years as specified in the regulation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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