OSHA Inspection: DOE RUN COMPANY

Issued

Jun 18, 2019

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $7,578 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1): The employer did not ensure guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 1910.28:    JOB SITE: 1849 Highway KK, Boss, MO 65440, on or about 3/19/2019, the employer failed to ensure a guardrail system was install to protect workers from falling in Hot Metals stairway.

Issued

Jun 18, 2019

Abate by

Sep 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): Employees less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above uncovered or unguarded dangerous equipment were not protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system:    JOB SITE: 1849 Highway KK, Boss, MO 65440, on or about 3/19/2019, the employer failed to protect workers from falling or making contact to the Lead Casting PIG Machine which contained hot molten lead while the workers are skimming the tops of the cast.  The workers were exposed to burn hazards.

Issued

Jun 18, 2019

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $7,578 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:    JOB SITE: 18549 Highway KK, Boss, MO 65440, on or about 3/18/2019, workers in the Maintenance Shop and DE-CON Station were permitted to operate equipment without machine guarding to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:    1)  Kasto HB2 Horizontal Band Saw, S/N: 1132106013  2)  Palmgreen 20" Drill Press, MODEL: 80207, S/N: 201004  3)  Powermatics-Milling Machine, MODEL: 1200, S/N: 820V327  4)  Sears Craftsman 17" Drill Press

Issued

Jun 18, 2019

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $7,577 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:     JOB SITE: 18594 Highway KK, Boss, MO 65440, on or about 3/19/2019, several service panel boxes had knockout pins were missing located by the Maintenance Shop, Electrical Shop, Distribution electrical panel box.

Issued

Jun 18, 2019

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  JOB SITE: 1849 Highway KK, Boss, MO 65440, on or about 3/19/2019, electrical outlets and light switches throughout the Men's Change House did not have faceplate to prevent an electrical hazards.  Workers were exposed to an electrical shock, burns or an electrocution hazard.  Location:  1) Side 2 by locker #66, #73 2) Dirty Laundry room by carts 3) Upstairs located by mounted fan

Issued

Jun 18, 2019

Abate by

Sep 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used to run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    JOB SITE: 18594 Highway KK, Boss, MO 65440, on or about 3/19/2019, employer allowed the use of multiple extension cords to be used throughout the plant to power various electrical equipment and appliances.  The cords were installed through ceiling, walls holes, on floors, and laying on outside pavement.  The workers were exposed to various electrical hazards.

Issued

Jun 18, 2019

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to the joints or terminal screws:  JOB SITE: 18594 Highway KK, Boss, MO 65440, on or about 3/19/2019, Employees were permitted to use equipment that were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to the joints or terminal screws.  Location:  1) BSN Area, on the Valve control next the AG 301A #8671. 2) Maintenance Shop, Tool Battery Charger and the Threaded Rigid Foot pedal 3) Refinery Bag House, Shear Machine, Foot Pedal

Issued

Jun 18, 2019

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $7,578 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    JOB SITE: 1849 Highway KK, Boss, MO 65440, on or about 3/19/2019, workers in the Receiving and Warehouse were permitted to operate Selco Balers with defective interlocking safety devices.