OSHA Inspection: STEELCOAST COMPANY, LLC

Issued

2022-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5594.00 · Current $3356.00 Reduced

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:  On or about February 15, 2022, and times prior there to, in the Wire Chopper Building, the air compressor machine, tower trash conveyor, and copper transport conveyor were not anchored and or secured to stop walking and movement during operation.  a) Quincy compressor b)Tower Trash Conveyor machine wheels c) Copper Transport Conveyor

Issued

2022-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5594.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I. :   On or about February 15, 2022, and times prior there to, in the Wire Chopper Building, the compressor air machine used by employees to air clean the work area was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I. .

Issued

2022-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1917.154: Compressed air was used to clean employees:  On or about February 15, 2022, and times prior there to, in the Wire Chopper Building, compressed air from the compressor air machine was allowed to be used for work area and self cleaning purposes by employees.

Issued

2022-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9324.00 · Current $4662.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, 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 or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   On or about February 15, 2022, and times prior there to, in the Wire Chopper Building, an electrical-panel-junction-box was not guarded against contact by live electrical wiring, exposing employees to serious injury and possibly death.

Issued

2022-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   On or about February 15, 2022, and times prior there to, in the Wire Chopper Building, the employer did not ensure the electrical outlet used to energize the negative machine was covered exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2022-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:   On or about February 15, 2022, and times prior there to, in the Wire Chopper Building, employer failed to post exit signs to indicate the nearest direction of exit for a work site employee evacuation.