OSHA Inspection: METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, LLC.

Issued

May 21, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A): The energy control procedures did not contain a specific statement of the intended use of the procedure.  On or about February 9, 2024, and at times prior, energy control procedures for Machines 581, 582, 744, 2016, and 2019 did not include a specific statement on the intended use, exposing employee(s) to the hazards of caught-in between, struck-by, and amputation.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 21, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

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 procedure) was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1) through (d)(6):  On or about February 9, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control application steps prior to engaging in this servicing and maintenance activities on Machines 744 and 2012, exposing them to pinch/nip point hazards and amputation injuries.  As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [1910.147(d)(3)], lockout/tagout device application [1910.147(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [1910.147(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 21, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $6,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Slings that are damaged or defective shall not be used.  On or about December 12, 2023, damaged slings were in use at Machine 744 and Machine 2016. Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards that could result in life altering disabilities as loads weighing up to 480 pounds are lifted multiple times a day and maneuvered by hand.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 21, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9): All employees shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads.  On or about February 9, 2024, employees required to move various parts in and out of Machine 744 with a LiftAll Polyester Sling (SN 2010633-30) and a 1 Ton Harrington Hoist were not provided with a method to stay clear of the loads being lifted or of suspended loads. With loads weighing up to 480 pounds, this exposes employees to severe crushing and struck-by injuries that could result in life altering disabilities.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 21, 2024

Abate by

Jun 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses.  On or about February 9, 2024, the employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).