OSHA Inspection: SHEET METAL SPECIALTIES LLC

Issued

2018-12-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $3696.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.  On or about August 16, 2018 in the Shear Department, the employer allowed employees to change the blade on the Niagra #HL10 shear without having and using machine-specific lockout procedures to perform the tasks.

Issued

2018-12-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5174.00 · Current $5174.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation:  On or about August 16, 2018 in the Shear Department, the employer allowed employees to shear copper and steel with the Niagra #HL10 shear without having a guard for the blade.

Issued

2018-12-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.  On or about August 16, 2018 in the Shear Department, the employer failed to ensure a #10 Simplex Grinnell ABC fire extinguisher had a current annual maintenance check.