OSHA Inspection: OSCO INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

Nov 2, 2023

Abate by

Dec 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.179(j)(1)(ii)(a)  Frequent inspection - Daily to monthly intervals. OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to serious crushing type injuries associated with operation of the underhung crane/hoist that had a damaged safety latch on the hook.   a) On or about June 26, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the hook, located on the Harrington 3 ton hoist in the Melt department, had a hook latch that was not being inspected frequently, in that there was not a functional safety latch mechanism in place on the hook to close the hook's throat and secure loads when the melt employees operated the hoist to move materials.  Employees were exposed to crushing injuries associated with being struck-by a fallen load while operating the hoist with the damaged safety latch.

Issued

Nov 2, 2023

Abate by

Nov 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $7,813 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii):(ii) Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as follows: (see TABLE D-2) Stair width less than 44 inches with two open sides requires one stair rail system on each open side.  a) On or before July 25, 2023, the employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers, were equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in that the staircase located next to the holding furnace on the furnace deck had two opened sides but only 1 handrail.

Issued

Nov 2, 2023

Abate by

Nov 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(b)(3): 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;  a) On or before July 25, 2023, the employer did not ensure each guardrail system was capable of withstanding 200lbs of force in that the guardrail is damaged and bent, with more than 2 inches of deflection in the top rails, exposing employees to a fall distance of 6 feet.

Issued

Nov 2, 2023

Abate by

Dec 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): Periodic Inspection. The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  a) On or about June 26, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures for the Disamatic D3, located on line 2 in the Melt Department, has been completed at least annually.

Issued

Nov 2, 2023

Abate by

Nov 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $7,813 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).  a) On or before July 25, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees successfully participated in and completed the forklift training program prior to operating the electric pallet jack located in the melt department.  b) On or before June 26, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees successfully participated in and completed the forklift training program prior to operating the Bobcat 743 skid steer.

Issued

Nov 2, 2023

Abate by

Nov 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(3)(i)(A): Training program content. Powered industrial truck operators shall receive initial training in the following topics, except in topics which the employer can demonstrate are not applicable to safe operation of the truck in the employer's workplace. (A) Operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator will be authorized to operate;   a) On or before July 25, 2023, the employer's training program contents did not include that each employee would receive truck-related topic training on the use and limitations of the electric pallet jack and the Bobcat 743 skid steer prior to operation.

Issued

Nov 2, 2023

Abate by

Dec 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,162 · Current $5,531 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.  a) On or about August 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the guarding for the Mag Belt Conveyor Belt Tail was properly secured in that there were metal scraps on the catwalk, which did not allow the expanded metal guards to be properly attached to the equipment, nor were the guards fixed or interlocked, exposing employees to the rotating conveyor belt.

Issued

Nov 2, 2023

Abate by

Nov 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.  a) On or about August 4, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the projecting shaft ends on the Mag Belt Conveyor Belt Tail were guarded by a non-rotating cap or safety sleeve.

Issued

Nov 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.  a) On or about August 4, 2023, the employer did not properly reduce the PSI for the compressed air nozzle, utilized by employees for cleaning in the Sand Lab, in that there were no relief holes on the nozzle, exposing employees to hazards associated with compressed air greater than 30 PSI.