ATLANTA, GA —
OSHA Inspection: MIDSOUTH STEEL, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MIDSOUTH STEEL, INC. in 4301 ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY, ATLANTA, GA 30349 (NAICS 331110). OSHA activity number 347610743.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- MIDSOUTH STEEL, INC.
- Site address
- 4301 ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY
- City
- ATLANTA
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30349
- Mailing
- 4301 ROOSEVELT HWY, ATLANTA, GA 30349
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
- 331110
- Employees
- 75
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.242 A
- Issued
- Dec 3, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $10,372 · Current $6,223 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition: Metabo angle grinder; throughout the production floor. On or about, July 10 2024, and time prior, the employer exposed employees to electric shock hazards in that damaged/defective power cords were not removed from the production floor.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6223.2
- — Z (S) $10372
1910.252 B02 III
- Issued
- Dec 3, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $10,372 · Current $6,223 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields: (a) )On or about July 10, 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to ultraviolet radiation hazards in that welding screens/welding shields were not provided for employees working in the Rail production area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6223.2
- — Z (S) $10372
1910.303 C03 I
- Issued
- Dec 3, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $6,222 · Current $3,733 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Employer did not ensure all splices; joints and the free end of conductors were covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose. a) Various extension cords; throughout the production floor. On or about, July 10 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to electric shock hazards in that damaged/defective power tools cords and floor fan cords were not provided with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors. b) Metabo 4 1/2 angle grinder; throughout the production floor. On or about, July 10 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to electric shock hazards in that power cords free of damaged/defective were not provided with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3733.2
- — Z (S) $6222
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Dec 3, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 2, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $6,222 · Current $3,733 Reduced
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: (a)On or about July 10, 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that the portable power grinder power supply cord was identified as being under stress/strain from being strung on a hook located on the inner wall. b)On or about July 10, 2024, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards in that the yellow extension cords were identified as showing signs of stress/strain from being strung out on the production floor.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3733.2
- — Z (S) $6222
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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 347610743.
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