JACKSON CENTER, PA —
OSHA Inspection: PENN STAINLESS PRODUCTS, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of PENN STAINLESS PRODUCTS, INC. in 102 MCQUISTON DRIVE, JACKSON CENTER, PA 16133 (NAICS 332710). OSHA activity number 344883350.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PENN STAINLESS PRODUCTS, INC.
- Site address
- 102 MCQUISTON DRIVE
- City
- JACKSON CENTER
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 16133
- Mailing
- 102 MCQUISTON DRIVE, JACKSON CENTER, PA 16133
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332710
- Employees
- 15
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.145 F03
- Issued
- Dec 10, 2020
- Abate by
- Jan 7, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $6,636 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.145(f)(3): Tags shall be used as a means to prevent accidental injury or illness to employees who are exposed to hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, equipment or operations which are out of the ordinary, unexpected or not readily apparent. A.) Penn Stainless Products, Inc. � Jackson Center, PA: The manufactures inspection criteria for the Renfroe lifting device clamp was not clearly followed. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation. This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. IN ADDITION, abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic, or video evidence or abatement or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000
- — Z (S) $6636
1910.334 A02 II
- Issued
- Dec 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $3,982 · Current $3,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service: A.) Penn Stainless Products, Inc., 102 McQuiston Drive, Jackson Center, PA 16133, production area, grinding table, on or about August 13, 2020 and times prior thereto: A yellow flexible cord of a cord reel was powering equipment including, but not limited to, a DeWalt DWE43144N 6-inch angle grinder. Employees were utilizing the angle grinder for various grinding tasks. The yellow flexible cord had a cut in its outer jacket and inner insulation that exposed the bare copper conductor. B.) Penn Stainless Products, Inc., 102 McQuiston Drive, Jackson Center, PA 16133, production area, grinding table, on or about August 13, 2020 and times prior thereto: A yellow flexible cord of a cord reel was powering equipment including, but not limited to, a DeWalt DWE43144N 6-inch angle grinder. Employees were utilizing the angle grinder for various grinding tasks. The yellow flexible cord had a wear mark on the outer jacket that exposed the inner insulated conductor. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3500
- — Z (S) $3982
1910.305 G01 IV
- Issued
- Dec 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): A.) Penn Stainless Products, Inc., 102 McQuiston Drive, Jackson Center, PA 16133, production area, near man door #2 / grinding table, on or about August 13, 2020 and times prior thereto: A green flexible cord was running from a receptacle, along the floor surface, and to the yellow flexible cord of a cord reel. The cord reel, and its associated flexible cord subsequently powered a DeWalt DWE43144N 6-inch angle grinder. Employees were utilizing the angle grinder for various grinding tasks. The use of the flexible cords were prohibited in that it was being used in lieu of permanent wiring of the structure. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.22 D01
- Issued
- Dec 10, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained in a safe condition: A.) Penn Stainless Products, Inc., 102 McQuiston Drive, Jackson Center, PA 16133, production area, near mandoor #2 / grinding table, on or about August 13, 2020 and times prior thereto: A green flexible cord was running from a receptacle, along the floor surface, and to the yellow flexible cord of a cord reel. The flexible cord routed along the floor surface exposed employees to potential trip/fall hazards. NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
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