OSHA Inspection: BELLMORE STEEL PRODUCTS CORP.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Jan 16, 2020

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a) Worksite, 2282 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, New York - Employees working near unprotected sides and edges on a pile of structural steel approximately 10 ft. high did not have fall protection; on or about 07/18/2019.     Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Feb 24, 2020

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    a) Worksite, 2282 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, New York - Employees were working on and around a loose stack of steel beams to include, but not limited to H beams, I beams, U beams and structural tubing that was approximately 40ft. long and 10ft. high that is unstable and not secure; on or about 04/18/2019.      Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Jan 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,546 · Current $3,186 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    a) Worksite, 2282 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, New York - Employees were operating a DEWALT 4 1/2 in. Angle Grinder Model No. DWE4011 with a Norton 4 1/2 in. Gemini Grinding Wheel to cut steel beams located at the center of the shop. The grinder did not have a guard; 04/18/2019.     Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $2,122 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use.    a) Worksite, 2282 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, New York - A Compressed Oxygen Gas Cylinder and two Compressed Argon/Carbon Dioxide Gas Cylinders were stored without the valve protection caps in place; on or about 04/18/2019.     Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Jan 16, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $2,122 Reduced

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:    a) Worksite, 2282 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, New York - Employees were using a flexible power cord to supply power to a DEWALT 4 1/2in. Angle Grinder, Model No. DWE4011. The jacket covering the wires was pulled from the connector, exposing live wires to the employees; on or about 04/18/2019.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 6, 2020

Abate by

Jan 16, 2020

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) Worksite, 2282 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, New York - An employee was using a NITTO KOHKI Portable Automatic Drilling Machine that had multiple cracks and tears along the jacket of the flexible power cord, exposing live wires and no visual inspection was conducted; on or about 04/18/2019.  b)  Worksite, 2282 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, New York - An employee was using a yellow flexible power cord to power a NITTO KOHKI Portable Automatic Drilling Machine with a damaged jacket, exposing live wires and a visual inspection was not conducted; on or about 04/18/2019.  c) Worksite, 2282 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, New York - An employee was using an MILLER MILLERMATIC 350P MIG Welder with a damaged 220 Volt connector and a visual inspection was not conducted before the work shift; on or about 04/18/2019.  d) Worksite, 2282 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, New York - An employee was using an orange flexible power cord with a damaged jacket, exposing live wires and a visual inspection was not conducted; on or about 04/18/2019.  Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.