OSHA Inspection: STAR PIPE PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $5,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   a) On or about May 31, 2022, in the cement area, employees were exposed corrosive material when spraying cement mixture onto pipe fittings without a face shield.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $6,434 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a) On or about May 31, 2022 at the facility, an energy control program was not developed and implemented for employees performing servicing and maintenance on equipment such as, but not limited to,  the UTL machine (vertical lathe), Carlton radial machine, and The MSDI (multi spindle drill).

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $5,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a) On or about May 31, 2022 in the cement area, an effective eye wash station and/or emergency shower was not provided where employees were spraying cement mix.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $5,387 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  a) On or about May 31, 2022 at the facility, employees operating forklifts such as, but not limited to, Yale (Model: GLC050VXNDSE085) had not received forklift training.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $5,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a) On or about May 31, 2022 in the cement mixing area, a disconnect switch was not marked or identified with its purpose.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel.   a) On or about May 31, 2022, in the cement area, a disconnect switch was obstructed by work tables, a water tank stand and an accumulation of dried cement.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(e)(2): Switches, circuit breakers and switchboards installed in wet locations were not enclosed in weatherproof enclosures:  a)On or about May 31, 2022 in the cement area, a disconnect switch that was not enclosed was exposed to water from the cement spray.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:  a) On or about May 31, 2022 in the cement area, an electrical outlet was exposed to water from the cement spray.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $5,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) On or about May 31, 2022, on the cement line,  the fitting in between the foot pedals of the work table was not closed, exposing the insulated conductors.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $0 Reduced

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) On or about May 31, 2022 in the cement area, a black flexible cord was pulled from the strain relief, exposing the insulated conductor wires.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i):Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a) On or about May 31, 2022, in the cement area, the outer insulation of a black extension cord had several cuts, exposing the insulated conductor wires.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(3)(i): A flexible cord used with grounding type equipment did not contain an equipment grounding conductor:  a) On or about May 31, 2022, a red flexible extension cord used to power equipment such as a fan was missing the grounding prong.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $5,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii):Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) On or about May 31, 2022 in the cement area, an electrical box was not equipped with a cover, exposing insulated conductor wires.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,431 · Current $7,541 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) On or about May 31, 2022, a written hazard communication program was not implemented for employees working with chemicals such as, but not limited to, paint and cement.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,215 · Current $4,040 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 were kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  a) On or about May 31, 2022, in the cement area, several items such as extension cords, cement pallets and wooden boards were in an employee walkway.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $6,434 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) On or about May 31, 2022, in the production area, the rotating piece being milled by the  vertical lathe was not guarded, exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $5,387 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):   a) On or about May 31, 2022 in the office area,  an outlet used to power an air purification unit did not have a  faceplate.