OSHA Inspection: TYK AMERICA, INC.

Issued

Apr 27, 2022

Abate by

May 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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 crushed-by, struck-by, and electrical shock hazards while using a 2 ton capacity hoist:  						 				  a) Jobsite, Lance Shed, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  On or about November 23, 2021, repairs were not made after deficiencies were identified during periodic inspections of a Coffing brand 2 ton capacity underhung single girder hoist (serial number: EC3C-170-AYD).  The hoist continued to be used with multiple deficiencies that were noted during recent periodic inspections.  Deficiencies included, but were not limited to, a lack of warning labels, missing drop lugs on bridge, the power cord for the hoist was spliced, a missing safety latch on the hook, a cracked cover, and spliced and taped pendant cables.  Employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards while using the Coffing hoist to lift lance pipes and molds weighing up to approximately one thousand six hundred and nineteen pounds.    Also, the damaged hoist case resulted in there being exposed electrical components which created an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Apr 27, 2022

Abate by

May 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) Jobsite, Bulk Building, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  On or about December 16, 2021, procedures were not developed for the cement mixer for the control of potentially hazardous energy when the cement mixer is cleaned after each run.

Issued

Apr 27, 2022

Abate by

May 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):   a) Jobsite, Bulk Building, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  On or about November 23, 2021, the cement mixer was not provided with point of operation guarding to protect employees from the rotating blades of the mixer.   Employees operating the mixer were exposed to caught-by hazards.  b) Jobsite, brick crusher area, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  On or about November 23, 2021, the hydraulic plunger machine used to break refractory brick into smaller pieces was not equipped with guarding to prevent employees from being struck-by pieces of brick.   Employees operating the hydraulic plunger were exposed to struck-by hazards.  c) Jobsite, Old Mil, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:   Access to the point of operation from the back side of the #3 and #4 Mitsui-Fokai brand friction presses was not guarded to prevent employees from entering the danger zone during operating cycles.  Each friction press had a capacity of 300 Tons.  d) Jobsite, New Mill, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:   Access to the point of operation from the back side of the #7 and #5 Mitsui-Fokai brand friction presses was not guarded to prevent employees from entering the danger zone during operating cycles.  Each friction press had a capacity of 300 Tons.

Issued

Apr 27, 2022

Abate by

May 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a) Jobsite, Old Mill, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  On or about November 18, 2021, the legs of a brick crusher machine were not securely anchored to the floor to prevent the machine from moving during use.  The height of the machine was recently increased by the addition of metal legs which could result in the machine being less stable.

Issued

Apr 27, 2022

Abate by

May 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1):  Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   a)  Jobsite, Press #1 Feeder, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about November 23, 2021, the pulley on the feeder to press #1 was not guarded.  Employees using the feeder to press #1 were exposed to in caught-by hazards created by the lack of guarding on the pulley.

Issued

Apr 27, 2022

Abate by

May 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures:  a) Jobsite, Mixing Area, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about November 18, 2021, an electrical cabinet containing high voltage (480 volt) power was left open.  Three electrical cables (one to feeder of Press 1, one to crusher machine, and one to hydraulic plunger machine) entered the cabinet.  Two of the cables entered through a cabinet door which was left open.  Employees working near the electrical cabinet were exposed to the hazards of arc flash, electrical shock and electrocution.  b) Jobsite, Mixing Area, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about December 16, 2021, a cover on an electric motor located near the steps leading to the top of the mixers was missing.  The conductors were exposed where they entered the motor.  Employees working in the area were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.  c)  Jobsite, Lance shed, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about December 16, 2021, the cover on electrical panel #2 was missing a cover.  The panel housed six switches and was located to the left of the entrance door.

Issued

Apr 27, 2022

Abate by

May 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a) Jobsite, Mixing Area, Upper Floor, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about December 16, 2021, an electrical outlet box (110 volt) being used to supply power to a pump on a barrel labeled Plenco 14045 was being used as a pendant style device.  The outlet box lacked proper strain relief and was equipped with knockouts.  The knockouts could be displaced by an employee's fingers during use.  Employees using the outlet box were exposed to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

Apr 27, 2022

Abate by

May 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $72,514 · Current $40,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.333(c)(10)  "Interlocks." Only a qualified person following the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section may defeat an electrical safety interlock, and then only temporarily while he or she is working on the equipment. The interlock system shall be returned to its operable condition when this work is completed. [55 FR 32016, Aug. 6, 1990; 55 FR 42053, Nov. 1, 1990; as amended at 59 FR 4476, Jan. 31, 1994] 29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):  Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):   a) Jobsite, Old Mill, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  On or about November 18, 2021, one or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect employees from the rotating rollers of the brick crushing machine.  A safety switch on lid of the brick crusher was bypassed which permitted the crusher to run with the lid open.  Employees using the crusher to grind up bad bricks were exposed to caught-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 27, 2022

Abate by

May 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(e)(1)(ii):  Electric equipment was used without markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary:   a) Jobsite, Mixing Area, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about November 18, 2021, an electrical cabinet containing high voltage (480 volt) power was not equipped with marking giving the voltage, current, wattage, and other ratings necessary.  The cabinet was used to supply power to the Press 1 feeder, the brick crusher machine, and the hydraulic plunger.  b) Jobsite, behind brick crusher machine, Old Mill, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about November 18, 2021, electrical panels marked '1', '2' and '3' were not equipped with markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary.    c) Jobsite, Maintenance shop area, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about December 16, 2021, an electrical panel marked '2' was not equipped with markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary.

Issued

Apr 27, 2022

Abate by

May 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Behind brick crusher machine, Old Mill, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about November 18, 2021, a hydraulic plunger machine was stored directly in front of an electrical panel marked with '3.'  The plunger machine was located between the brick crusher machine and the wall.     b) Maintenance Shop, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about December 16, 2021, two pieces of equipment (one blue and one silver) manufactured by Applied Test Systems Inc. were installed directly in front of an electrical panel marked '2'.  c) Maintenance Shop, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about December 16, 2021, light bulb boxes, containers and other materials were stored directly in front of multiple electrical switches including those marked '1', '2', '5', 6', '8', and '9'.  d) Lance Shed, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025:  Observed on or about November 23, 2021, an orange flexible cord was stored on the panel door of an electrical panel marked '1'.  The orange cord was draped over the electrical panel door.