OSHA Inspection: STANDARD IRON & METAL CO., LLC

Issued

Jun 8, 2022

Abate by

Sep 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,381 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A):  The employer did not provide fire watchers whenever welding or cutting was performed in locations where other than a minor fire might develop.  On or about December 29, 2021, an employee was cutting metal with a cutting torch without a fire watcher.  This exposed the employee to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 8, 2022

Abate by

Sep 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(iv):  Cutting or welding was permitted in areas before the areas were inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations.  On or about December 29, 2021, an employee was cutting metal with a cutting torch in an area that was not inspected by an authorized person.  This exposed the employee to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 8, 2022

Abate by

Jun 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $9,572 · Current $4,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(C): The employer did not recognize its responsibility for the safe usage of cutting or welding equipment, and did not insist that cutters or welders and their supervisors were suitably trained in the safe operation of their equipment.  On or about December 29, 2021 and at times prior thereto, an employee was not trained in the safe usage of cutting torch equipment.  The employee used the cutting torch to cut metal and this exposed the employee to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 8, 2022

Abate by

Jun 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(3):  Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132.  On or about December 29, 2021, an employee was cutting metal with a cutting torch and was not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132.  This exposed the employee to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 8, 2022

Abate by

Jun 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(e)(5)(iii): Hose connections did not comply with the Standard Hose Connection Specifications, 1957, Compressed Gas Association.   On or about December 29, 2021 and at times prior thereto, at the yard, the oxygen and propane hoses were not selected according to the specifications of the Standard Hose Connection Specifications, 1957.   The hoses leaked during a torch cutting operation and this exposed the employee to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 8, 2022

Abate by

Jun 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,786 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.350(h):  Oxygen, and fuel gas pressure regulators, or their related gauges were not in proper working order while in use.  On or about December 29, 2021 and at times prior thereto, an employee was using a cutting torch to cut metal and the oxygen and propane gauges were not in proper working order.  This exposed the employee to a fire hazard.

Issued

Jun 8, 2022

Abate by

Jun 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $22,333 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(e)(5)(v):  Hose showing leaks, burns, worn places, or other defects rendering it unfit for service were not repaired or replaced.   On or about December 29, 2021 and at times prior thereto, at the yard, the oxygen and propane hoses of a cutting torch were damaged and leaking and were not repaired or replaced.  An employee used the cutting torch to cut metal and this exposed the employee to a fire hazard during torch cutting operations.   Standard Iron & Metal Co., LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.253(e)(5)(v), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1519741, citation number 1, item number 2 group c and was affirmed as a final order on 9/21/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 1501 East Reno Avenue in Oklahoma City, OK.