OSHA Inspection: NLMK PENNSYLVANIA

Issued

Apr 5, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.   a.)  NLMK Pennsylvania; roll shop - On or about 10/12/21, and at times prior thereto,  the roll shop was congested with rolls, roll racks and other items making it difficult for employees to move in the area and out of the way of crane loads and other equipment.  b.)  NLMK Pennsylvania; roll shop - On or about 10/12/21, and at times prior thereto, the floor of the roll shop was covered in grease and oil.  There were rags and pig mats covering the floor which were also covered in the oil and grease.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  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.

Issued

Apr 5, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $14,502

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1)  Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: 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 struck-by hazards from the stored energy of stuck chocks on a mill rolls that was created  by the chocks being pulled with a crane:  a.)  NLMK Pennsylvania; roll shop - On or about 10/12/21, and at times prior thereto,  a P & H 75 ton crane and chain sling were being utilized to remove a chock assembly from the center of the roll.  The chock assembly came out, struck, and pinned an employee to another roll sitting behind him.  Abatement Note: Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct the hazardous conditions include: 1. Establish procedures that outline danger zones and where employees can stand. 2. Train employees involved or the new procedures and danger zones.  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.

Issued

Apr 5, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,215 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(ii):The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  a.)  NLMK Pennsylvania; storage room off by roll shop - On or about 10/12/21, and at times prior thereto, a trash can, cardboard and a metal pole were stored in front of an electrical panel.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  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.