OSHA Inspection: TL STEEL LLC

Issued

Jan 11, 2024

Abate by

Feb 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,812 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3): Point of operation guard were not provided:   At the shop area, employees are exposed to hazards in that the machine guarding was not provided for the Magnetic Milwaukee  drill press to protect operators and other employees from hazards created by rotating parts, and/or and/or flying chips.

Issued

Jan 11, 2024

Abate by

Feb 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A):Helmets or hand shields were not used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations:  At the shop, employee engaged in welding activities is exposed to infrared and ultraviolet rays emitted by the welding arc in that did not utilized a welding helmet.

Issued

Jan 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(iii):Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields  At the welding area, non-welder employees such as but not limited to: foreman(s), forklift drivers  were exposed to radiant energy or light radiation when passing nearby welding activities. Welding screens or other protective measures were not provided to protect nearby or adjacent employees when employees are welding.

Issued

Jan 11, 2024

Abate by

Feb 7, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(i):Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  At the shop area, employee(s) performing welding activities while voluntary using a half-face respirator are exposed to health hazards. The employer did not determine if the voluntary use of a respirator did not in itself create a hazard before the employee used the respirator in the workplace.

Issued

Jan 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  At the shop, employees engaged in forklift activities are exposed to struck-by hazards in that they have not completed a written test, practical test nor been evaluated prior to operating a forklift.

Issued

Jan 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6):The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  At the shop, employees engaged in forklift activities are exposed to struck-by hazards in that they have not been certified for forklift operation.

Issued

Jan 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  At the shop, employees were exposing to struck by hazards in that forklifts had operation issues:  1) The Clark CS500 Unit #121 forklift had an inoperable horn. 2) The Toyota Mitsubishi Unit #16 forklift had an inoperable light, backup audio alarm and horn. 3) The Kalmar AC  forklift had an inoperable horn.