OSHA Inspection: ANCO STEEL COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Sep 9, 2021

Abate by

Oct 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,341 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  On and before June 3, 2021, the employer made modifications and additions to facility forklifts, which affected capacity and safe operation, without prior written approval from the manufacturer, exposing employees to struck-by and struck against hazards.

Issued

Sep 9, 2021

Abate by

Oct 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,341 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii):An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  On and before June 3, 2021, the employer did not conduct an evaluation of each forklift operator's performance at least once every three years.

Issued

Sep 9, 2021

Abate by

Oct 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,341 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2):The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  On and before June 3, 2021, the following hoist items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section, or as specifically indicated, which exposed employees to being struck by hoisted loads:  A.  The employer did not  conduct a monthly inspection, with a certification record, of hoist hooks in regular service, for deformation or cracks (29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii)).  B.  The employer did not conduct a monthly inspection, with a certification record, of hoist chains, including end connections, for excessive wear, twist, distorted links interfering with proper function, or stretch beyond manufacturer's recommendations.

Issued

Sep 9, 2021

Abate by

Oct 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,341 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(8):The employer did not properly label portable containers into which hazardous chemicals were transferred from labeled containers, and which were not intended for immediate use of the employee who performed the transfer:  On or about June 3, 2021,  the employer did not properly label a portable sprayer which contained a flammable rust inhibitor, which was not intended for immediate use of the employee who transferred the material to the sprayer, exposing employees to chemical and flammable hazards.

Issued

Sep 9, 2021

Abate by

Oct 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6):The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  On or about June 14, 2021, the employer did not certify that each forklift operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l) of this standard:  A. Employees trained did not have training verified through written certification.  B. Training certification for one operator did not contain the date the employee was trained, nor the individual training the employee.

Issued

Sep 9, 2021

Abate by

Oct 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i):The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  On or about June 3, 2021, the employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, exposing employees to the hazards of those chemicals.