OSHA Inspection: SERVICE STEEL & PIPE COMPANY

Issued

2024-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $2766.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i): 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).  On or about April 4, 2024, employees engaged in machining operations were exposed to electrical shock hazards. An extension cord in the "Angle Bay" was damaged, with the inner wires exposed and the male head missing. The extension cord wiring was stripped, and the inner wires (stripped of insulation) were plugged directly into the male receptacle to provide power to the cord.

Issued

2024-08-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 April 4, 2024, fire extinguishers in multiple locations in the employer's buildings were blocked and not readily accessible to employees.  Instance A) In the Main Building's west wall of the bay, several fire extinguishers are blocked by fabricated metal parts.   Instance B) Beam Building Several fire extinguishers are blocked by fabricated metal parts.