ADAIRSVILLE, GA —
OSHA Inspection: VMC SPECIALTY ALLOYS LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of VMC SPECIALTY ALLOYS LLC in 800 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR, ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103 (NAICS 331314). OSHA activity number 347507345.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- VMC SPECIALTY ALLOYS LLC
- Site address
- 800 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR
- City
- ADAIRSVILLE
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30103
- Mailing
- 800 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE, ADAIRSVILLE, GA 30103
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 331314
- Employees
- 295
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A03
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 19, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,464 · Current $3,878 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice. a) Finishing Building: On May 2, 2024, the employer exposed employees to a trip hazard, in that the employer did not ensure that the work floor leading to the stairway of the HE&M Model DC5353 Dual Column Band Saw was maintained clear of a large cable powering its operation console as employees use the stairs to access parts of the machine.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3878.4
- — Z (S) $6464
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 19, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) Finishing Building: On May 2, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire and electrical shock hazards; in that, the employer did not ensure that the electrical cable patched with duct tape that provides power to the operation console of the HE&M Model DC5353 Dual Column Band Saw was protected from damage from foot traffic and spilled coolant as employees operate the machine.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.242 A
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,464 · Current $3,878 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition a) Finishing Building: On May 2, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and fall hazards; in that, the employer did not ensure that a torque wrench with a damaged drive head and attached using duct tape was removed from service as the employees used it to adjust the chuck of the Leblond Ltd. Lathe labeled "Lathe 14".
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3878.4
- — Z (S) $6464
1910.147 C04 II D
- Issued
- Oct 21, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 19, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D):The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control a) Finishing Building: On May 2, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical and mechanical hazards; in that, the employer did not develop energy control procedures that described the steps for isolation verification for the lathe labeled "Lathe 13" as employees performed maintenance.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347507345.
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