OSHA Inspection: PRECISION STEEL, INC.

Issued

2024-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2350.00 · Current $1410.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  a) In Shop 1: On or about May 8, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employer to fire and smoke hazards due to a ten-pound Class ABC fire extinguisher that was noted to have lost its pressure and was not in operable condition.  b) In Shop 2: On or about May 8, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employer to fire and smoke hazards due to a ten-pound Class ABC fire extinguisher that was noted to have lost its pressure and was not in operable condition.

Issued

2024-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Throughout the facility: On or about May 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to the hazards of fire and smoke in that sixteen Class ABC fire extinguishers were not subjected to monthly inspections for employees who may need them in the case of a fire.

Issued

2024-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) Throughout the facility: On or about May 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to the hazards of fire and smoke in that sixteen Class ABC fire extinguishers were not subjected to annual inspections for employees who may need them in the case of a fire.

Issued

2024-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(4): Stored pressure dry chemical portable fire extinguishers that require a 12 year hydrostatic test were not emptied and subjected to applicable maintenance procedures every 6 years:  a) In Shop 1: On or about May 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to the hazards of fire and smoke in that three Class ABC fire extinguishers were not subjected to sexennial inspections for employees who may need them in the case of a fire.

Issued

2024-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2350.00 · Current $1410.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:   a) Shop 1: On or about May 08, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer allowed employees to use alloy chain slings with no permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach while lifting steel parts.

Issued

2024-08-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $783.00 · Current $470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(1): The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date:  (a) ABC., Fleming Island, FL; On or about March 2, 2024, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses or equivalent form, for calendar year 2023 on or before March 2, 2024. The establishment employed 24 employees during calendar year 2023 and was classified under NAICS code 332312

Issued

2024-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(l)(3)(i): Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed:  a) In Shop 1 and Shop 2: On or about May 8, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that the crane inspections conducted on September 22, 2023, contained failed items affecting safety that were not abated before the cranes were put back into operation.