OSHA Inspection: ALL STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Sep 9, 2019

Abate by

Oct 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,001 · Current $3,251 Reduced

Hazardous substances D150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii):  Flammable or combustible liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:    On or about April 4, 2019, in the south building, the employer did not ensure that plastic containers partially filled with diesel gas were stored sealed with a lid or other device so that neither liquid nor vapor could escape.

Issued

Sep 9, 2019

Abate by

Oct 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $10,002 · Current $5,001 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were not kept in covered containers when not actually in use:    On or about April 4, 2019, in the spray area, the employer did not ensure that category 3 liquids with a flash point below 100 degrees F were kept in covered containers when not actually in use in that open 5 gallon containers partially filled with xylene were observed with a paint guns and sprayer lines soaking.    All Steel Products, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1012612, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 1, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1201 Janette Dr. Vandalia, IL 62471.

Issued

Sep 9, 2019

Abate by

Oct 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,668 · Current $5,001 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:    On or about April 4, 2019, in the North Building, the employer did not ensure that each forklift had a data plate that was legible in that Clark forklift #7, model CMP-50, had a data plate that was not legible.       All Steel Products, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1007462, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on June 1, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1201 Janette Dr. Vandalia, IL 62471.

Issued

Sep 9, 2019

Abate by

Oct 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,001 · Current $3,251 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about March 4, 2019, in the south building, flexible cords were used as permanent wiring when an orange extension cord was run from an outlet on a support beam to the side of the HEM Saw model VT 120 HA-60 TS, serial number 1159113 to power a heating element.    All Steel Products, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1007462, citation number 1, item number 9 and was affirmed as a final order on June 1, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1201 Janette Drive, Vandalia, IL 62471.

Issued

Sep 9, 2019

Abate by

Oct 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,668 · Current $5,001 Reduced

Hazardous substances 10142590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v).    a) On or about April 4, 2019, in the HEM saw area of the South building, the employer did not ensure that containers storing hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Chemkut 8100-1 which is used as a coolant in the HEM saws were labeled or marked with signal words, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer in that a metal caged plastic storage container was only labeled with the product name.    b) On or about April 4, 2019, in the spray area of the North building, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to xylene which is used as a paint thinner to clean spraying equipment were labeled or marked with signal words, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer in that 2 metal containers partially filled with xylene with spray gun soaking in them were labeled as shopcoat primer.    c) On or about May 9, 2019, in the spray area of the North building, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Q-shield 670 which is used as a rust inhibitor were labeled or marked with signal words, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer in that a plastic spray container partially filled with Q-shield 670 did not have any labeling or markings.       All Steel Products, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1012612, citation number 1, item numbers 13a and 13b and were affirmed as a final order on June 1, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1201 Janette Dr. Vandalia, IL 62471.

Issued

Sep 9, 2019

Abate by

Oct 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i): The employer did not obtain from the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP)  a written recommendation regarding the employee's ability to use the respirator:    On or about April 4, 2019, the employer did not obtain a physician's written recommendation regarding employee's ability to use a respirator when performing spray painting activities.    Note:  The recommendation shall provide only the following information: Any limitations on respirator use related to the medical condition of the employee, or relating to the workplace conditions in which the respirator will be used, including whether or not the employee is medically able to use the respirator.