OSHA Inspection: HUSKER STEEL, INC.

Issued

2019-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $3031.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  The employer is failing to ensure that the eye was stations on the production floor are ready for use by employees in the event that chemicals or debris are requiring flushing with water or solution(s) in a caught in eye hazard. This was most recently documented on June 20, 2019 at Husker Steel located at 1864 E 29th Avenue Columbus, NE 68602 on the production floor in 3 eye wash stations.  The eyewash stations on the production floor were not maintained with eyewash solutions that were within the expiration dates and exposing them to infections of the eyes.

Issued

2019-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3789.00 · Current $3789.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil.  The employer is failing to store compressed gas cylinders properly, in a manner and condition that prevents potential accidental puncture from material(s) being stored near them. This was most recently documented on June 20, 2019 at Husker Steel located at 1864 E 29th Avenue Columbus, NE 68602.   A supporting tool device was located on the production floor near the overhead door frame. that spanned between two of metal was found leaning near two compressed gas cylinders.  The tooling was not secured, and created a struck by, puncture hazard to the compressed gas cylinders.

Issued

2019-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $3031.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  The employer is failed  to protect employees from the electrical shock hazard present that was created with the damaged electrical cords.  This was most recently observed on June 20, 2019 at Husker Steel located at 1864 E 29th Avenue Columbus, NE 68602.  On June 20,  2019, 3 pedestal  based fans on the production floor were observed with pulled srain relief that exposed the electrical wiring, creating a shocked by hazard.

Issued

2019-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:  The employer is failing to store compressed gas cylinders (acetylene) with the cap secured on top to prevent accidental discharge in the event of a tip-over or impact condition on the production floor near the side entrance door.  This was most recently observed on June 20, 2019 at Husker Steel located at 1864 E 29th Avenue Columbus, NE 68602.  A compressed gas cylinder was found that did not have the required cap installed thereby preventing the escape of gasses in the event it were to be bumped into and causing the cylinder to fall over.