OSHA Inspection: TRACE METAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2412.00 · Current $1447.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and/or unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp were not provided where the exit route was not substantially level:   On or about January 8, 2025, and times prior thereto, In the plaza building the emergency exit door was blocked by merchandise such as garbage can, buffer machine, and metal table placed inside the door, and outside the door.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2837.00 · Current $1702.00 Reduced

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:  On or about January 8, 2025, and times prior thereto, in the plasma belvo building, fire extinguisher signs were not placed above the fire extinguishers.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3783.00 · Current $2270.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:   On or about January 8, 2025, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the Clark forklift was taking out of service for safety issue(s) such as the back-up alarm not being operational.