OSHA Inspection: ALPHA STEEL LLC

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  On or about April 24, 2024, at the Un-Coiler and Binding areas; employees were working in proximity to rotating equipment and moving parts without guarding at the point of operation while conducting pipe fabrication activities.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  On or about April 24, 2024, at the continuous welding area; employees utilized air hose lines to conduct cleaning of the workstation in which the air pressure was above 30 PSI, exposing the employees to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not required to wear appropriate goggles to protect them from the rays when noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used:  On or about April 24, 2024, in the welding shop area; employees were using welding machines without the use of protective screens/barriers to shield other personnel in the area from noise, fumes, and UV light exposures.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Deteriorating agents. Unless identified for use in the operating environment, conductors and/or equipment will not be located in damp or wet locations; or where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures.  On or about April 24, 2024, at the pipe forming equipment and conveyor/packing area; employees were fabricating and bundling piping in proximity to power cables that were in standing water.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about April 24, 2024, throughout the facility; employees were utilizing and working in proximity to power cords, extension cords, welding cords and other cables with strain relief damage, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

2024-10-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  Throughout the facility, on or about April 24, 2024, employees were utilizing multiple extension cords, welding cables, power cables, and other electrical wiring that was damaged or defective, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.