OSHA Inspection: ADVANTAGE METAL POWDERS, INC.

Issued

Feb 25, 2021

Abate by

Jul 30, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 employees in that employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and deflagration hazards from dust collectors that processed combustible dust which were located inside the building and could propagate an explosion:  a)  Receiving Room, Advantage Metal Powders, Inc., 44 Spleen Rd. Ridgeway, PA:  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were potentially exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the dust collector located inside the building, on the wall adjacent to the production area.  The dust collector collected combustible dust from materials including, but not limited to, steel and iron powdered metal mixes.      b)  Receiving Room, Advantage Metal Powders, Inc., 44 Spleen Rd. Ridgeway, PA:  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were potentially exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the dust collector that was not equipped with approved devices to prevent the propagation of a dust explosion and associated flame fronts throughout the dust collection system and associated ductwork. The dust collector collected combustible dust from materials including, but not limited to, steel and iron powdered metal mixes.

Issued

Feb 25, 2021

Abate by

Mar 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,755 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(4): Revolving drums, barrels, and containers were not guarded by an enclosure which is interlocked with the drive mechanism, so that the barrel, drum, or container cannot revolve unless the guard enclosure is in place:  a)  Production area, 20lb. Blender.  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the blender that was guarded by a chain that was not interlocked with the drive mechanism of the blender.    b)  Production area, 100lb. Blender.  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the blender that was guarded by a chain that was not interlocked with the drive mechanism of the blender.    c)  Production area, 500lb. Blender.  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the blender that was guarded by a chain that was not interlocked with the drive mechanism of the blender.    d)  Production area, 1,500lb. Blender.  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the blender that was guarded by a chain that was not interlocked with the drive mechanism of the blender.    e)  Production area, 3,000lb. Blender.  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the blender that was guarded by a chain that was not interlocked with the drive mechanism of the blender.    f)  Production area, 7,500lb. Blender.  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the blender that was guarded by a chain that was not interlocked with the drive mechanism of the blender.    g)  Production area, 10,000lb. Blender.  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the blender that was guarded by a chain that was not interlocked with the drive mechanism of the blender.    h)  Production area, 18,000lb. Blender.  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the blender that was guarded by a chain that was not interlocked with the drive mechanism of the blender.    i)  Production area, 45,000lb. Blender.  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the blender that was guarded by a chain that was not interlocked with the drive mechanism of the blender.    j)  Production area, 60,000lb. Blender.  On or about October 23, 2020, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards created by the blender that was guarded by a chain that was not interlocked with the drive mechanism of the blender.

Issued

Feb 25, 2021

Abate by

Mar 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.:  a) Production Area.  On or about October 23, 2020,the compressed air, used for cleaning the excess dust, was greater than 30 p.s.i.  A safety nozzle was not used in order to prevent pressure buildup if the nozzle is obstructed or dead-ended.