OSHA Inspection: QSR STEEL CORPORATION LLC

Issued

Mar 7, 2025

Abate by

Apr 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $930 · Current $930

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  On or about July 08, 2024, the employer had not certified to OSHA, within ten calendar days, that abatement had been completed on four Serious citations and two Other Than Serious citations issued to the company on May 17, 2024.

Issued

May 17, 2024

Abate by

Jul 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $6,453

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):   Exit Routes & Emergency Planning - Employees must be able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is permitted on exit discharge doors.  300 Locust Street - Fabrication Shop: On or about January 24, 2024, Employer did not protect Employees from accidental injury because exit route doors were unable to open from the inside without keys, tools, or special knowledge.  1) Fabrication Shop - East Side Wall / Front Facade: The primary shop egress door had a dead-bolt locking system which would require special knowledge and/or 2-handed operation during an emergency.

Issued

May 17, 2024

Abate by

Jul 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $6,453

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):    Compressed Gases - General Requirements: The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6.  300 Locust Street (Fabrication Shop): On or about January 24, 2024, Employer did not protect Employees from accidental injury because compressed gas cylinders were not properly stored in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965 as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6. Compressed gas tanks were not secured properly from being knocked over or damaged.   1) Fabrication Shop - North Side Cutting Area: A 120cf (approx.) cylinder of inert compressed gas was secured to the rail, of a portable welding curtain that did not secure the compressed gas cylinder in any form.

Issued

May 17, 2024

Abate by

Jul 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $6,453

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(a)(3):   Welding, Cutting, And Brazing: Apparatus such as torches, regulators or pressure-reducing valves, acetylene generators, and manifolds used in an oxygen-fuel gas system were not approved.  300 Locust Street - Fabrication Shop: On or about January 24, 2024, Employer did not protect Employees from accidental injury because compressed gas cylinders were not fitted with approved gauges and/or regulators because they were damaged and/or missing their protective lenses making verification of proper and accurate working pressure difficult. Many gauges utilized by the Employer, showed signs of significant damage that could potentially lead to a dangerous flammable gas leak and/or combustion.   1) Fabrication Shop - South Side: Cutting Torch Set 1: Oxygen tank gauges damaged and/or missing calibration. 2) Fabrication Shop - South Side: Cutting Torch Set 2: Oxygen tank gauges damaged and/or missing calibration. 3) Fabrication Shop - South Side: Cutting Torch Set 2: Acetylene-Propane tank gauges damaged and/or missing calibration. 4) Fabrication Shop - North Side: I-Beam Gas Tank Storage Point: Inert gas tank gauges damaged and/or missing calibration.

Issued

May 17, 2024

Abate by

Jul 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $6,453

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):   Electrical - Use of Equipment: Portable cord and plug-connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  300 Locust Street (Fabrication Shop): On or about January 24, 2024, Employer did not protect Employees from accidental injury because portable cord, plug-connected equipment, and/or flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects and/or for evidence of possible internal damage.  1) Fabrication Shop - North Side: Flexible cord sets (extension cords) were damaged.

Issued

May 17, 2024

Abate by

Jul 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $1,613

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(2): 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2):  At the end of each calendar year an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 log was not completed in detail.   COMPANY-WIDE: On or about January 24, 2024, Employer failed to provide an annual,  OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for physical year 2023 in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor injury and illness reporting standards.

Issued

May 17, 2024

Abate by

Jul 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $1,613

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(1)(i):   Reporting - If establishment had 20-249 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then the establishment must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. Establishment must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  COMPANY-WIDE: On or about, March 02, 2024, and times prior thereto, Employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2023 on or before March 02, 2024.The establishment employed approximately 38x  employees and listed under NAICS 332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing for physical year 2023.