OSHA Inspection: HARBOR STEEL, INC.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Dec 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2): Hazardous conditions on walking/working surfaces were not corrected or repaired before an employee uses the walking-working surface again.       A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc. - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, a floor hole was not covered on the south side of the building.  The hole extended the length of the building and was in front of two exit doors.  The area is located where metal plates are stored on the floor.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Dec 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): Each employee was not protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that was less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems:          A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc. - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, a floor hole was not covered or protected by a guardrail system on the south side of the building.  The hole extended the length of the building and was in front of two exit doors.  The area is located where metal plates are stored on the floor.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Dec 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed.  Stairs or a ramp were not provided where the exit route was not substantially level:      A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc ; south side of building - On or about 6/27/18, and at times  prior thereto, two exit doors were obstructed by a floor hole in front of them.    B.)  Harbor Steel, Inc.; north side of building - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, two exit doors were not provided with stairs when there was a 2-3 foot drop to the ground outside of the exit doors.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Oct 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.)  Harbor Steel, Inc.. - On or about 6/27/18 and at times prior thereto, employees were operating the forklifts without being trained by the company.  Forklifts included, but were not limited to, Caterpillar 80.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:    A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc.. - On or about 6/27/18 and at times prior thereto, employees were operating the forklifts without receiving an evaluation every 3 years.  Forklifts included, but were not limited to, Caterpillar 80.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.)  Harbor Steel, Inc.. - On or about 6/27/18 and at times prior thereto, the employer had not certified employee forklift training. Forklifts the employees operated included, but were not limited to, Caterpillar 80.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:        A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc.. - On or about 6/27/18 and at times prior thereto, the data plate on forklifts were not maintained in a legible condition.  The forklifts included, but were not limited to, Caterpillar 80, in Bay A.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service each day:        A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc.. - On or about 6/27/18 and at times prior thereto, the employer was not requiring pre-shift inspections of the forklifts to be performed. Forklifts the employees operated included, but were not limited to, Caterpillar 80. Forklift deficiencies included, but were not limited to, damaged seat, chunks missing from tires, and illegible forklift plate.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.)  Harbor Steel, Inc.. - On or about 6/27/18 and at times prior thereto, the employer was not requiring damaged forklifts to be taken out of service until properly repaired.  Forklifts the employees operated included, but were not limited to, Caterpillar 80. Forklift deficiencies included, but were not limited to, damaged seat, chunks missing from tires, and illegible forklift plate.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Frequent inspections of the cranes were not performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(a) of this section or as specifically indicated:        A.)  Harbor Steel Inc., - On or about  6/27/18. and at times prior thereto, the company had not performed frequent inspections on the cranes.  Cranes included, but were not limited to , Ace Industrial 20 ton crane.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Oct 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   A.)  Harbor Steel Inc., - On or about  6/27/18. and at times prior thereto, the company had not performed periodic inspections on the cranes.  Cranes included, but were not limited to, Ace Industrial 20 ton crane.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Oct 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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.)  Harbor Steel, Inc. - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, a competent person was not inspecting slings for damage.  Several damaged nylon slings were present and were used to lift metal parts.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:      A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc. - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, alloy steel slings were not identified with tags to inform employees of items including, but not limited to, capacity.  Alloy slings were used for lifting items including, but not limited to, metal parts.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:        A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc. - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, alloy steel slings were not receiving periodic inspections. Alloy slings were used for lifting items including, but not limited to, metal parts.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Nov 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii): Records of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination:      A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc. - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, the company did not document the thorough inspections of the alloy steel chain slings.  Alloy slings were used for lifting items including, but not limited to, metal parts.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Oct 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(iii): Thorough inspection(s) of alloy steel chain slings were not performed by a competent person and/or did not include inspections for wear, defective welds, deformation, and/or increase in length:    A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc. - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, alloy steel slings were not being inspected by a competent person for defects.  Alloy slings were used for lifting items including, but not limited to, metal parts.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Oct 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,434 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:      A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc. - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, an extension cord was being utilized to power a hand grinder.  The extension cord casing had been worn through and was covered with tape at the damaged area.    B.)  Harbor Steel, Inc. - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, an extension cord which was used to power hand grinders had the casing pulled away from the plug.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Oct 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:   A.)  Harbor Steel, Inc.; Northeast corner of building - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, the area in front of electrical disconnects had items including, but not limited to, wood boards and metal stored in front of them.

Issued

Sep 18, 2018

Abate by

Oct 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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.)  Harbor Steel, Inc.; near break tables/area - On or about 6/27/18, and at times prior thereto, extra fire extinguishers were on the floor by a bay door.  The extinguishers were inspected but were not mounted.