OSHA Inspection: NORTH COUNTRY STEEL

Issued

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks, were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which was incorporated by reference as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6:  Establishment - The compressed gasses in cylinders were not immobilized by chains or other means to prevent them from being knocked over in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.

Issued

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

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:  Establishment - Portable fire extinguishers located in the welding areas, near compressed flammable gasses, and close the office were not mounted or identified so that they were readily accessible to employees.

Issued

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  Establishment - The portable fire extinguishers located in the welding areas, near compressed flammable gasses, and close to the office were not visually inspected at least once a month.

Issued

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-04 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:  Establishment - The portable fire extinguishers located in the welding areas, near compressed flammable gasses, and close to the office did not have annual maintenance checks.

Issued

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  Establishment - An addition was made to the front end of the Komatsu forklift without the manufacturer's prior written approval.

Issued

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  Establishment - The employer did not ensure that the powered industrial truck (forklift) operator was trained and evaluated prior to operating the forklift.

Issued

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a current safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  Establishment - The employer did not have current safety data sheets for the all hazardous chemicals located and used on the property including but not limited to kerosene, unleaded gasoline, and xylene.

Issued

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water:  Establishment - The employer did not have hot and cold, or tepid running water in or near the bathrooms.