GERING, NE —
OSHA Inspection: PRIME METAL PRODUCTS, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of PRIME METAL PRODUCTS, INC. in 220757 HWY 92, GERING, NE 69341 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 347562506.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- PRIME METAL PRODUCTS, INC.
- Site address
- 220757 HWY 92
- City
- GERING
- State
- NE
- ZIP
- 69341
- Mailing
- 220757 HWY 92, GERING, NE 69341
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332312
- Employees
- 33
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $5,485 · Current $5,485
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to the items of this section: Employee(s) were exposed to crushing hazards. This was observed on or about June 18, 2024, at 220757 Hwy 92, Gering, Nebraska. Employee(s) were servicing equipment without documented lockout procedures. The equipment being serviced included, but was not limited to, the Slip Roll.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $5485
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,857 · Current $6,857
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: Employee(s) were exposed to amputation hazards. This was observed on or about June 18, 2024, at 220757 Hwy 92, Gering, Nebraska. Employees were exposed to an unguarded saw blade on the Emerson bandsaw.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $6857
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,113 · Current $4,113
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: Employee(s) were exposed to struck-by hazards. This was observed on or about June 18, 2024, at 220757 Hwy 92, Gering, Nebraska. Employees were using a 8-inch CTT Bench Grinder that was not equipped with the required adjustable tongue guard.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4113
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $5,485 · Current $5,485
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): Employee(s) were exposed to amputation hazards. This was observed on or about June 18, 2024, at 220757 Hwy 92, Gering, Nebraska. The pulley was not adequately guarded on the Emerson bandsaw.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $5485
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): Employee(s) were exposed to amputation hazards. This was observed on or about June 18, 2024, at 220757 Hwy 92, Gering, Nebraska. A belt was not adequately guarded on the Emerson bandsaw.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,113 · Current $4,113
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: Employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazards. This was observed on or about June 18, 2024, at 220757 Hwy 92, Gering, Nebraska. Flexible cords used for the Taillift Fiber Cutting Machine did not have strain relief.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4113
1910.178 L06
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), which includes the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation: The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards. This was observed on or about June 18, 2024, at 220757 Hwy 92, Gering, Nebraska. Forklift training was not documented as required by paragraph (l).
Recent events (1)
- — 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 347562506.
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