OSHA Inspection: OMEGA STEEL, INC.

Issued

2025-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10923.00 · Current $7100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service.  (a) In fabrication shop 2: On or about October 30, 2024, the employer exposed employees to a struck-by hazard, in that, a damaged synthetic web sling with cuts and tears was not removed from service and was used to provide support to a workpiece.  Omega Steel, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or a similar standard, 1910.184(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1439873, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 14, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 3375 U.S. Highway 80, Bloomingdale, GA 31302.

Issued

2025-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10923.00 · Current $7100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet.  (a) Outside fabrication shop 1: On or about October 30, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards, in that, oxygen cylinders were stored within 3.5 feet of fuel-gas cylinders in the storage racks.  Omega Steel, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or an equivalent standard, 1910.253(b)(2)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1439873, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on May 14, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 3375 U.S. Highway 80, Bloomingdale, GA 31302.

Issued

2025-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  (a) In fabrication shops 1 & 2: On or about October 30, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that, portable fire extinguishers were not marked to identify their location so employees could easily locate them when needed.

Issued

2025-02-28 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) In fabrication shops 1 & 2: On or about October 30, 2024, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that, portable fire extinguishers provided in the workplace were not visually inspected at least monthly.

Issued

2025-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years.  (a) At the facility: On or about October 30, 2024, the employer exposed employees to a potential struck-by hazard, in that, the employer did not conduct an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator at least once every three years.