OSHA Inspection: UNIVERSAL GALVANIZING, INC.

Issued

Mar 20, 2020

Abate by

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $13,494

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of:    The employer is failing to prevent employee exposure to struck-by hazards near the spin area.  On or about September, 27, 2019, employees were exposed to ejected workpieces during the spin process.  The employer fabricated racks to hold workpieces, to include 54 inch long by 1.5 inch diameter anchor bolts, upright during the zinc galvanizing process.  The racks consisted of 4.5 inch diameter bar about 5 feet tall affixed to a circular base 2.5 feet in diameter.  The rack included two rings affixed to the central bar and were located about 15 inches and 35 inches when measured from the circular base.  The workpieces were inserted through the two rings and rested on the circular base.  The rack was attached to a 4-ton pneumatic mechanism to spin the rack to remove excess galvanizing material from the workpiece.  An uphoistman suffered fatal struck-by injuries when a rack ejected a 54 inch by 1.5 inch diameter anchor bolt during the spin process.          Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Mar 20, 2020

Abate by

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $9,446 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  The employer is failing to prevent employee exposure to burn hazards.  On or about October 1, 2019, employees working near the kettle areas were exposed to burn hazards due to molten zinc splashes.  Employees were not equipped with flame resistant (FR), insulated, or cotton clothing.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Mar 20, 2020

Abate by

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that would protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the assessment:  The employer is failing to prevent employee exposure to burn and struck-by hazards through the utilization of appropriate personal protective equipment.  On or about October 1, 2019 the following conditions were present:    a. The PPE hazard assessment listed "long sleeves shirt and pants" for "Burn potential" hazard.  Cotton or flame resistant (FR) clothing was not correctly identified as PPE for body protection.  b. The PPE hazard assessment did not include a hard hat for the identified "Blunt impact" hazard.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Mar 20, 2020

Abate by

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,639 · Current $6,747 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  The employer is failing to prevent employee exposures to burn hazards to the head/neck and face.  On or about October 1, 2019, employees working near kettles that contained molten zinc, at approximately 850 degrees F, were not provided face shields.  Splash injuries to molten zinc had occurred including to the head/neck and face.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Mar 20, 2020

Abate by

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,639 · Current $6,747 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:   The employer is not protecting employees from overhead struck-by hazards.  On or about October 1, 2019, employees loading and moving parts with cranes were exposed to struck-by hazards from movement of materials during crane operation and from parts falling from cranes.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Mar 20, 2020

Abate by

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,639 · Current $6,747 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:  The employer is failing to prevent employee exposure to hazards associated with unexpected energization of equipment during maintenance activities.  On or about October 1, 2019, the employer did not develop energy control procedures for equipment, such as but not limited to, an air compressor and crane.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Mar 20, 2020

Abate by

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  The employer is failing to prevent employee exposure to hazards associated with unexpected energization of equipment during maintenance activities.  On or about October 1, 2019, a maintenance employee was not provided lockout/tagout training on all elements required, including, but not limited to, review of specific procedures and how to test for energy isolation.  There was no documentation for lockout/tagout authorized training for all employee(s).  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Mar 20, 2020

Abate by

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,783 · Current $4,048 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2): Airhose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment was not designed for the pressure and service to which they were subjected:   The employer is failing to prevent employee exposure to hazardous release of compressed shop air and flying debris.  On or about October 1, 2019, the following conditions were present.    a. Screw type hose clamps were used for connecting the airline to the spin machine.  b. Airline to the spin machine was damaged in two areas; outer insulation was split.  Abatement documentation is required for this violations.

Issued

Mar 20, 2020

Abate by

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,783 · Current $4,048 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  The employer is failing to prevent employee exposure to electrical hazards.  On or about October 1, 2019, equipment grounding conductor (ground pin) to a 110 V cooling fan at the north kettle was missing.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Mar 20, 2020

Abate by

Apr 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:  The employer is failing to prevent exposure to struck-by hazards.  On or about October 1, 2019, three cranes at the north building had no visible load ratings on any part of the crane.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.