DELANCO, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN STRIP STEEL INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of AMERICAN STRIP STEEL INC. in 901 COOPERTOWN ROAD, DELANCO, NJ 08075 (NAICS 331221). OSHA activity number 345457204.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- AMERICAN STRIP STEEL INC.
- Site address
- 901 COOPERTOWN ROAD
- City
- DELANCO
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 08075
- Mailing
- 901 COOPERTOWN ROAD, DELANCO, NJ 08075
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 331221
- Employees
- 18
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II B
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 3, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $9,753 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: a) American Strip Steel Inc.- Throughout the production Area: The energy control procedures were not specific for each individual type of machine (machines include but are not limited to: Herr-Voss Slitter, RBI (Red Bud) Rolling Down Cutting Machine , etc.). The program only has a one fits all LO/TO procedure and it did not clearly and specifically identify the placement, removal or transfer of Lockout /Tagout devices on each individual type of machine and did not specify energy sources present and the requirements for testing to verify the effectiveness of LO/TO devices and other control measures. Occurred on or about 08/04/2021.
Recent events (3)
- — J (S) $0
- — C (S) $9753
- — Z (S) $9753
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 3, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $13,653 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) American Strip Steel Inc.- Slitter machine Area: The Coil Unloading car S/N 28730-22 (460 Volts) and The Coil Loading car S/N 28730-11 (460 Volts) had unguarded backsides that protected the machine(s) moving parts and electrical components, observed on or about 08/04/2021. b) American Strip Steel Inc.- Cutting Machine Area: The Red Bud Cutting Machine (RBI) is not guarded between the coil staging area and the Coil Stretch Leveler to prevent operators from accidental exposure to pinch point areas or falls to the pit of the cutting machine, observed on or about 08/04/2021.
Recent events (3)
- — J (S) $10000
- — C (S) $13653
- — Z (S) $13653
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $9,753 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: a) American Strip Steel Inc.- Near the Slitter machine area: Employees are exposed to crushing injuries while working near and around an unguarded chain and sprocket located in the back of the Herr Voss Coil Unloading Car, S/N 29730-1 while the machine was in operation. Occurred on or about 08/04/2021.
Recent events (3)
- — J (S) $6000
- — C (S) $9753
- — Z (S) $9753
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $7,802 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) American Strip Steel Inc.- Slitter machine area: The electrical panel behind the Coil Loading car S/N 28730-11 (460 Volts) had unguarded small openings, observed on or about 08/04/2021.
Recent events (3)
- — J (S) $4000
- — C (S) $7802
- — Z (S) $7802
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 3, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) American Strip Steel Inc.- Slitter Area: The cord powering the control pendant of the Coil Unloading car S/N 28730-22 had a damaged strain relief, observed on or about 08/04/2021.
Recent events (3)
- — J (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.253 B02 II
- Issued
- Oct 7, 2021
- Abate by
- Nov 3, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $1,095 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders were not located where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: a) American Strip Steel Inc.- Maintenance Area: A small compressed gas cylinder used for welding was not secured from being knocked over, observed on or about 08/04/2021.
Recent events (3)
- — J (O) $0
- — C (O) $1095
- — Z (O) $1095
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Source
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