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OSHA Inspection: SALEM METAL, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of SALEM METAL, INC. in 177 NORTH MAIN STREET, MIDDLETON, MA 01949 (NAICS 332311). OSHA activity number 346576283.

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Establishment
SALEM METAL, INC.
Site address
177 NORTH MAIN STREET
City
MIDDLETON
State
MA
ZIP
01949
Mailing
177 NORTH MAIN STREET, MIDDLETON, MA 01949
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
332311
Employees
83
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.38 A

Other-than-serious Gravity 10 1 instance 80 exposed
Issued
Jun 2, 2023
Abate by
Jul 7, 2023
Penalty
Initial $10,938 · Current $1,200 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.38(a): The employer did not establish a written emergency evacuation plan for employees expected to evacuate in the event of a fire or other emergency.  Location - 177 N Main St, Middleton, MA 01949 - Throughout.  On or about 3/20/2023, the employer did not have a written emergency action plan to be used in the event of an emergency.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1200
  • — Z (S) $10938

1910.38 C02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 80 exposed
Issued
Jun 2, 2023
Abate by
Jul 7, 2023
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.38(c)(2): Procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation and exit route assignments, were not included in an Emergency Action Plan:  Location - 177 N Main St, Middleton, MA 01949.  On or about 3/20/2023, employees were not made aware of specific emergency evacuation exit routes and muster points in the event of an emergency and the need to evacuate the building.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.157 G01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 80 exposed
Issued
Jun 2, 2023
Abate by
Jul 7, 2023
Penalty
Initial $10,938 · Current $0 Reduced
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.   Location - 177 N Main St, Middleton, MA 01949.  On or about 3/20/2023, the employer did not provide training on fire extinguishers to employees who work at the facility.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $10938

1910.243 C04

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 2, 2023
Abate by
Jul 21, 2023
Penalty
Initial $10,938 · Current $3,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(4): The angular exposure on the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) used on portable grinding machine(s) exceeded 180 degrees:  Location - 177 N Main St, Middleton, MA 01949 - Steel grinding booth.  On or about 3/20/2023, the Milwaukee 4 1/2 inch and 5 inch portable abrasive grinding hand tools did not have a guard that covered at least 180 degrees of the grinding wheel.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3000
  • — Z (S) $10938

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