OSHA Inspection: MID-STATE TANK CO., INC.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,840 · Current $5,304 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):  Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about August 14, 2023, employees were exposed to potential physical and fire hazards because:  a.  the marked exit located in the Roll Room was blocked by the mechanical vacuum lifter. b.  the marked exit located in the Aluminum Manufacturing/Production was blocked by a fan.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,050 · Current $6,630 Reduced

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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 August 14, 2023, employees were exposed to physical hazards and the employer had not assessed the workplace to determine if hazards were present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  On or about August 14, 2023, employees were exposed to physical hazards, and the employer had not verified the required workplace hazard assessment was performed through a written certification, which would identify the following:  a.	Workplace evaluated, b.	Person certifying the evaluation had been performed, c.	Date of the hazard assessment, and  d.	Identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee, who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards, used protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection over the prescription glasses or protective lenses with side shields:  On or about August 14, 2023, an employee was exposed to eye injuries while using a handheld Milwaukee band saw and the employer had not ensured the employee wore eye protection that incorporated the prescription in its design or wore eye protection that could be worn over the prescription lenses.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,050 · Current $6,630 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   On or about August 14, 2023, employees were exposed to potential physical and fire hazards because the fire extinguisher located on the north wall of the Small Parts Room was blocked and not readily accessible in an emergency situation.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2):  Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   On or about August 14, 2023, employees were exposed to potential physical and fire hazards because the portable fire extinguishers provided for employee use were not visually inspected monthly to ensure they were fully charged, undamaged, and ready for immediate use in emergency situations.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Feb 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 firefighting:   On or about August 14, 2023, employees were exposed to potential physical and fire hazards because portable fire extinguishers were provided for employee use and the employer had not provided an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,050 · Current $6,630 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about August 14, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because there was insufficient access provided to the:  a.	electrical panel located in the Roll Room.  b.	electrical disconnects located on the north wall in the Small Parts Room. c.	electrical panel and disconnects in the Warehouse.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):  Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  On or about August 14, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because the electrical panel located in the Warehouse next to the entrance was not equipped with a cover.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):  Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:  On or about August 14, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because electrical extension cords connected to the fans located in the:  a.  Stainless Steel Building were run through the doorways of the restrooms. b.  Warehouse were run through the doorways of the restrooms.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Mar 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,469 · Current $9,281 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):  Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:  On or about September 13, 2023, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while operating the AccurPress Press Brake because the employer had not provided guarding that prevented employee exposure to the point of operation.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $30,938 · Current $18,563 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D):  The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures:  On or about September 13, 2023, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while performing a die change on the AccurPress Press Brake and the machine specific lockout procedure for the press brake did not have specific requirements for testing the machine to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout device.  MID-STATE TANK CO., INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1401606, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2019, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 510 E. PROGRESS STREET, ARTHUR, ILLINOIS 61911.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about September 13, 2023, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while performing a die change on AccurPress Press Brake and the employer had not conducted a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure the procedure and the requirements of the standard were being followed.  MID-STATE TANK CO., INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1401606, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2019, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 510 E. PROGRESS STREET, ARTHUR, ILLINOIS 61911.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(ii):  The employer did not certify that the periodic inspections have been performed:  On or about September 13, 2023, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while performing a die change on AccurPress Press Brake and the employer had not certified the periodic inspection had been performed. This certification would include the following:  A. Identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, B. Date of the inspection, and C. Employees included in the inspection, and D. Person performing the inspection.  MID-STATE TANK CO., INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1401606, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2b AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2019, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 510 E. PROGRESS STREET, ARTHUR, ILLINOIS 61911.

Issued

Nov 24, 2023

Abate by

Dec 5, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):   On or about September 13, 2023, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while performing a die change on AccurPress Press Brake and the employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements].  As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.  MID-STATE TANK CO., INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.147(d), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1401606, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2019, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 510 E. PROGRESS STREET, ARTHUR, ILLINOIS 61911.