BURGETTSTOWN, PA —
OSHA Inspection: UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION in 31 UNION ELECTRIC ROAD, BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021 (NAICS 332111). OSHA activity number 343680278.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION
- Site address
- 31 UNION ELECTRIC ROAD
- City
- BURGETTSTOWN
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 15021
- Mailing
- 31 UNION ELECTRIC ROAD, BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332111
- Employees
- 120
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
1 citation on file for this inspection.
1910.179 L03 III
- Issued
- Jan 10, 2019
- Abate by
- Jan 23, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $8,315 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): Repairs or replacements were not provided promptly as needed for safe operation of crane(s): a) Melt Shop, Electric Arc Furnace, 31 Union Electric Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021: On or about December 17, 2018, the manual magnetic disconnect on #4 crane (serial number 19065) was not promptly repaired or replaced as needed for the safe operation of the crane. The disconnect switch was tied up in an attempt to keep it in position. The disconnect would occasionally fall out causing the crane to loose power. b) Melt Shop, Electric Arc Furnace, 31 Union Electric Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021: On or about December 17, 2018, a Magnetek Impulse brand adjustable frequency crane controller located in the cab of #4 crane (serial number 19065) was not promptly repaired or replaced as needed for the safe operation of the crane. The unit was duct taped and a cardboard wedge was inserted into the front of the unit to keep the front panel from falling off.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5000
- — Z (S) $8315
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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 343680278.
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