HUNTSVILLE, AL —
OSHA Inspection: NORRIS CYLINDER COMPANY, INC.
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of NORRIS CYLINDER COMPANY, INC. in 521 GREEN COVE ROAD SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35803 (NAICS 332420). OSHA activity number 343420089.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- NORRIS CYLINDER COMPANY, INC.
- Site address
- 521 GREEN COVE ROAD SE
- City
- HUNTSVILLE
- State
- AL
- ZIP
- 35803
- Mailing
- 521 GREEN COVE ROAD SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35803
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- 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
- 332420
- Employees
- 190
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A03
- Issued
- Oct 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,005 · Current $2,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice: (a) On or about August 23, 2018 - Specialty Cell, employees were exposed to trip hazards when the metal grate that covers the trough that transports away the liquids that drain out of the cylinders was damaged at the edge of the station near the blue 55 gallon drum of Makerstrip 5000. The grate was dimpled and sank down when stepped on. (b) On or about August 23, 2018 - Specialty Cell, employees were exposed to trip hazards when the metal grate that covers the trough that transports away liquids that drain out of the cylinders was damaged at the computer station. The grates were uneven and sank down when stepped on.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $4005
1910.22 D01
- Issued
- Oct 18, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 14, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,712 · Current $2,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition: (a) On or about August 23, 2018 - Specialty Cell, employees were exposed to trip hazards when the grates over the drain pits that the employees walked on while testing and moving cylinders had not been inspected to discover that the grates near the 55 gallon drum of Makestrip 5000 were dimpled and sank when stepped on and the grates in front of the computer station were uneven and sank when stepped on.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $4712
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Oct 18, 2018
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,423 · Current $6,555 Reduced
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, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: (a) On or about August 17, 2018 - Specialty Cell, employees were exposed to crushing hazards when the employees held onto the teeter-totter while helping it lower into an upright position.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6555
- — Z (S) $9423
1910.1200 H02 III
- Issued
- Oct 18, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 14, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,282 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(2)(iii): The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard ram, and material safety y 29 CFR 1910.1200: (a) On or about August 23, 2018 - Specialty Cell, a temporary employee did not know where to find Safety Data Sheets or the information that would have been on them.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2500
- — Z (S) $6282
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343420089.
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