OSHA Inspection: BARBERTON STEEL INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

Aug 21, 2023

Abate by

Sep 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $501 · Current $501

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required:    a.  The employer failed to provide documentation demonstrating the abatement methods and completion as cited in Citation 1 Item 1 for hazards associated with not ensuring that guardrail systems are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied in a downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5 cm) of the top edge, at any point along the top rail.  b.  The employer failed to provide documentation demonstrating the abatement methods and completion as cited in Citation 1 Item 2a for hazards associated with the employer not assessing the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  c. The employer failed to provide documentation demonstrating the abatement methods and completion as cited in Citation 1 Item 3 for hazards associated with not having an educational program that would familiarize all employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  d. The employer failed to provide documentation demonstrating the abatement methods and completion as cited in Citation 1 Item 4 for hazards associated with not ensuring that each powered industrial truck operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  e. The employer failed to provide documentation demonstrating the abatement methods and completion as cited in Citation 1 Item 5a-5b for hazards associated with not inspecting cranes for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections. And for not completing inspections of the crane at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section.  f. The employer failed to provide documentation demonstrating the abatement methods and completion as cited in Citation 1 Item 6a-6b for hazards associated with not providing effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  g. The employer failed to provide documentation demonstrating the abatement methods and completion as cited in Citation 2 Item 1 for hazards associated with not establishing and implementing a written exposure control plan for crystalline silica.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(b)(3):29 CFR 1910.29(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied in a downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5 cm) of the top edge, at any point along the top rail:  On or about September 7, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that the guardrails around the pits in the melt-shop could adequately withstand 200lbs of downward force.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about September 7, 2022, the employer failed to adequately asses the workplace for hazards present which would resuscitate the use of PPE.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1):An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  On or about September 7, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that employees received adequate fire extinguisher training. Employee are expected to use fire extinguishers.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  On or about September 7, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that Powered Industrial Truck operations training included formal instruction.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2):The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  On or about September 7, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that frequent (monthly) documented crane inspections were adequately conducted.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3):Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:  On or about September 7, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that periodic (annual) crane inspections were adequately conducted.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $1,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about January 20, 2023, the employer failed to provide hazard communication training to new employees. Employees routinely work with molten metals, silica sand, and chromium III sand.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):Employees had not been provided with GHS 2012 training including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system to be used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  On or about September 7, 2022, the employer failed to provide employees with GHS 2012 training as required by the standard. The employer had not updated their hazard communication program to include the GHS 2012 requirements.

Issued

Mar 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(f)(2)(i):The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan:  On or about September 7, 2022, the employer failed to establish and implement a written exposure control plan for the employee exposure of silica dust. Employees routinely use silica sand in the mold process and are exposed to silica dust in the shakeout department.