OSHA Inspection: STEEL SERVICES INC.

Issued

Oct 10, 2019

Abate by

Nov 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,576 · Current $1,803 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about 6/17/2019, in the main and welding shop/production areas at Lower Boundary Street, Macon, GA:  Employee performing servicing and or maintenance on the equipment listed below were startup of energy source, where the employer failed to conduct periodic inspection at least annually.   a. Caser Drill Press, Welding Shop: model-50-1250 and serial 70072: 440 volts and hydraulic b. Hydraulic Mechanical Saw, Welding Shop: model-S-25A and serial 90394303: 480 volts and hydraulic c. Whitney 3700 ATC Torrent, Main Shop: model-632-600 and serial 632-600-42607: 480 volts and hydraulic d. Tifo C25 CNC FICEP; Main Shop: 440 volts and pneumatic e. Pacific 500 Ton press Break; Main Shop: model-K-500-24 and serial 6689: 480 volts, gravity, hydraulic f. Pacific 16 Shear; Main shop: model-5008: 440 volts and hydraulic g. Accupress Press Break; Main Shop: model-7125024 and serial 362: 480 volts and hydraulic h. Cincinnati 20" Shear; Main Shop: serial 38967: 480 volts and hydraulic

Issued

Oct 10, 2019

Abate by

Nov 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,576 · Current $1,803 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  On or about 6/17/2019 in the production and welding areas located at 325 Lower Boundry Street, Macon, GA: Employer failed to ensure all employees operating powered industrial trucks completed all required training and evaluation before being allowed to operate the lifts in the facility.

Issued

Oct 10, 2019

Abate by

Nov 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On or about 6/17/2019 in the production and welding areas located at 325 Lower Boundry Street, Macon, GA: Employees operated powered industrial trucks with defects and needed repairs such as but not limited to loose backrest bolts, damage hydraulic lines and pulleys, right front light not working, both rear lights not working, hydraulic cylinder leaking, oil level stick handle broken, corrosive material built-up on the terminal, and battery hold down bracket not secured. The employer failed to take the lifts out of service until restored to safe operating condition.

Issued

Oct 10, 2019

Abate by

Nov 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,713 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  On or about 6/17/19 in the production area at 325 Lower Boundary Street, Macon, GA: a) Employees using the 30 ton Demag Crane were exposed to struck-by hazards of falling materials when the employer did conduct frequent inspections on the crane and crane hook. The crane hook had was not marked for the rated capacity.   b) Employees using the 15-ton Demag Crane were exposed to struck-by hazards of falling materials when the employer did not conduct frequently inspections the crane and crane hook for deficiencies. The crane hook safety latch missing.  c) Employees using the 2-ton Budget Crane were exposed to struck-by hazards of falling materials when the employer did not conduct frequently inspections the crane and crane hook for deficiencies. The crane trolley hoist with hook was not properly resting on the bridge rails.

Issued

Oct 10, 2019

Abate by

Nov 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,713 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  On or about 6/17/19 in the production area at Lower Boundary Street, Macon, GA: Employees exposed to a struck-by hazard while using alloyed steel chain slings without permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity and reach while lifting large metal material.

Issued

Oct 10, 2019

Abate by

Nov 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(ii): Makeshift link(s) or fastener(s) formed from bolts, or other such attachment(s) shall not be used to connect links or fastenings on alloy steel chain sling(s):  On or about 6/17/19 in the production area at Lower Boundary Street, Macon, GA: Employees exposed to a struck-by hazard while using alloyed steel chain slings with makeshift plate dog clamp attachments connected to the links to lift steel sheets.

Issued

Oct 10, 2019

Abate by

Nov 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,713 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(f)(1): Wire-rope slings did not  have permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer  that indicated the recommended safe working load for the type(s) of hitch(es) used, the angle upon which it is based, and the number of legs if more than one:  On or about 6/17/19 in the production area at Lower Boundary Street, Macon, GA: Employees exposed to a struck-by hazard while using wire rope slings without permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity and reach while lifting large metal material.

Issued

Oct 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,220 · Current $2,254 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  On or about 6/17/2019, in the lower level main production areas at 325 Lower Boundary Street, Macon, GA: Employees are exposed to struck-by from flying objects while using compressed air over 30 pounds per square inch (psi) to clean.  The employer failed to remove from service the compressed air nozzle reading at approximately 115 psi.

Issued

Oct 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,576 · Current $1,803 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4):  On or about 6/17/2019, in the lower level of the main production area at 325 Lower Boundary Street, Macon, GA:  Employees exposed to struck-by hazard while operating handheld portable grinders with abrasive wheel without safety guards installed.

Issued

Oct 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,932 · Current $1,198 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not required to wear appropriate goggles, to protect them from the rays when noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used:    On or about 6/17/2019, in the main and welding shop/production areas at 325 Lower Boundary Street, Macon, GA: Employees operating powered industrial trucks, overhead cranes, walking in the adjacent area where welding was being performed, were not protected from the rays of the welding equipment.