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OSHA Inspection: SCRAP METAL SERVICES, LLC/SMS SCRAP METAL SERVICES, LLC

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SCRAP METAL SERVICES, LLC/SMS SCRAP METAL SERVICES, LLC in 101 BOXCAR ROAD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 343557096.

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Site address
101 BOXCAR ROAD
City
BROWNSVILLE
State
TX
ZIP
78521
Mailing
101 BOXCAR ROAD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423930
Employees
180
Ownership type
Private (A)

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.180 G01 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Apr 18, 2019
Abate by
May 15, 2019
Penalty
Initial $13,127 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.180(g)(1)(iii): An inspection of the running ropes resulted in the discovery of worn outside wires.  On October 23, 2018, employees engaged in shipyard operations, moved vessel parts utilizing wire rope with worn outside wires on the Manitowoc 999 crane.  Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $13127

1910.178 Q01

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Apr 18, 2019
Abate by
May 15, 2019
Penalty
Initial $29,172 · Current $13,127 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    The control apparatus (joystick) on the Liebherr 944 (MH-46) was damaged and not repaired prior to operation of the equipment.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $13127
  • · Z (R) $29172

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