OSHA Inspection: DIS -TRAN STEEL, LLC.

Issued

Jul 30, 2019

Abate by

Aug 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,525 · Current $5,115 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible.  a) On or about February 26, 2019, in Plant 1, Marble Area, the employer failed to provide a guard for the blade of a HYD-MECH S-23A Horizontal Pivot Band Saw.          b) On or about February 26, 2019 in Plant 2, Detail Bay Area, the employer failed to provide a guard on the blade of a HYD-MECH S-23A (XAC0116154), Horizontal Pivot Band Saw.

Issued

Jul 30, 2019

Abate by

Aug 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,115 · Current $3,069 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage.  a) On or about February 26, 2019, in Plant #1, Bay #2, Station #6, the employer failed to prevent the work space of electrical equipment to be used as a storage area. The employer allowed the storage of a Welding Box (#15) to be stored in the area.  b) On or about February 26, 2019, in Plant #1, the Sub-Assembly area, near Exit Door, the employer failed to prevent a Green Cintas apron bin to block an electrical panel and allowed the bin to be stored in the area.  c) On or about February 26, 2019 in Plant #3, Plasma #2 area, the employer failed to prevent the work space of electrical equipment to be used as a storage area.  d) On or about February 26, 2019 in Plant #3, Plasma #1 area, the employer failed to prevent the work space of electrical equipment to be used as a storage area for a Hypertherm box.

Issued

Jul 30, 2019

Abate by

Aug 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.  a) On or about February 26, 2019 in Plant #1, Station #12, Bay #1, the employer failed to prevent employees from utilizing a Dewalt  4 1/2" Angle Grinder (DWE402N), that had black tape around the power cords, covering the damage to the electrical cord.  b) On or about February 26, 2019, in Plant #2, Detail Bay area on top of the Big Fit Table, the employer failed to prevent employees from utilizing a Makita 14" Chop Saw (Model: #2414NB Serial: #01948215k) that had black electrical tape wrapped around it.

Issued

Jul 30, 2019

Abate by

Aug 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  a) On or about February 26, 2019, in Plant #1, Station #4, Bay #1, The employer failed to provide employees with yellow flexible extension cords that was free from damage on the outer sheathing.  b) On or about February 26, 2019 in Plant #1, Station #2, Bay #1, The employer failed to provide employees with yellow flexible extension cords that was free from damage to outer sheathing.   c) On or about February 26, 2019 in multiple locations: Angle Shop, Sub-Assembly Area, (Plant #2, Bay #2, Station #9), (Plant #2, Bay #0, Station #26), (Plant #1, Bay #1, Station #11), The employer failed to provide employees with yellow flexible extension cords that was free of damages to outer sheathing.