OSHA Inspection: METAL TOPBUY, INC.

Issued

2023-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Exit door on west side of the building: On or about September 20, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employee to fire hazards, in that an emergency exit door was not kept unobstructed for employees working in the metal sorting area.  a) Exit door on east side of the building: On or about September 20, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employee to fire hazards, in that an emergency exit door was not kept unobstructed for employees using the baler.

Issued

2023-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $3349.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6):The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:  a) Throughout the facility: On or about September 20, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that a forklift data plate was not available on the Komatsu forklift used by the employees.

Issued

2023-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $2009.00

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) Metal purchasing area: On or about September 20, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the Sunex bench grinder, was not secured to the working surface to prevent "walking" during use.

Issued

2023-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $2009.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) Metal purchasing area: On or about September 20, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that work rest was not available for the Sunex bench grinder, for employees using the machine.

Issued

2023-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) Metal purchasing area: On or about September 20, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that tongue guard was not available for the Sunex bench grinder, for employees using the machine.

Issued

2023-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2)(i): Safety guards on all operations where the work provides a suitable measure of protection to the operator, were not so constructed that the spindle end, nut, and outer flange were not exposed:  a) Metal purchasing area: On or about September 20, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards, in that nut and flange guards were not available for the Sunex bench grinder, for employees using the machine.

Issued

2023-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(d)(3): The contact surface(s) of wheel(s), blotter(s) or flange(s) on grinding machine(s) were not flat and free or foreign matter:  a) Metal purchasing area: On or about September 20, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that abrasive wheel contact surface was not properly maintained for the Sunex bench grinder, while employees using the machine.

Issued

2023-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $2009.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(c)(4): Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:  a) Metal purchasing area: On or about September 20, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to Shock hazards, in that the switch to operate the Sunex bench grinder, was hanging loose and not secured to the bench grinder.

Issued

2023-03-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Throughout the facility: On or about September 20, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards, in that a written hazard communication program is not provided to employees who are using chemicals, such as, but not limited to, propane.