OSHA Inspection: ALUMICORE, LLC

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface:  a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about February 7, 2025, during work activities at the interior loading dock, the employer did not ensure the top rail of chain guardrail system had top rails that were at an appropriate height as they were measured to be 34 inches tall from the platform where a fall hazard of over 4 feet existed.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members were not installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system when there was not a wall or parapet that was at least 21 inches (53 cm) high:  a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, during production activities the Lime Feeder Platform, the employer did not ensure a midrail was installed at the top of the platform beneath the chain top rail, exposing employees to fall hazards of up to approximately 8 feet.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b):  Storage of material created a hazard and bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers were not stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they were stable and secure against sliding or collapse:   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, during production activities, the employer did not ensure materials were stored safely as boxes, bags and other recyclable materials were not secured from sliding or collapse and metal ingots ("sows") were not stacked in a stable manner.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

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:   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, during production activities at the Bridgeport Mill, serial J27331, the employer did not ensure machine guarding was provided to prevent employees from getting into the rotating cutting head area of the unit, exposing employees to the hazards such as severe cuts and amputations.   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, during activities at the Sunex Tools drill press model 5000A, the employer did not ensure machine guarding was provided to prevent employees from getting into the rotating drill bit area of the unit, exposing employees to the hazards such as severe cuts and amputations.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys, any parts of which were seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, was not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:   Instances including, but not limited to the following:  a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, during production activities at the Bridgeport Mill, serial J27331, the employer did not ensure appropriate machine guarding was provided over the belt and pulley system, exposing employees to hazards such as crushing injuries and amputations.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of horizontal belts were seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard did not extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height:  Instances including, but not limited to the following:  a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, during production activities at the Bridgeport Mill, serial J27331, the employer did not ensure appropriate machine guarding was provided over the drive belt and pulley system, exposing employees to hazards such as crushing injuries and amputations.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3):  All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about February 7, 2025, during maintenance activities at Furnace 2, the employer did not ensure the machine was shut off and locked out during maintenance activities such as inspecting and oiling of the chain and sprocket drive.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about February 7, 2025 during maintenance activities at Furnace 2, the employer did not ensure the machine was shut off and locked out during maintenance activities such as inspecting and oiling of the chain and sprocket drive.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): All sprocket wheels and chains were not enclosed where less than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform:  Instances including, but not limited to the following:  a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about February 7, 2025 during production activities at Furnace 1, the employer did not ensure the chain/sprocket drive was enclosed, exposing employees to the hazards associated with being caught in the machinery.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):  a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025 during production activities, the employer did not use a safety instruction sign instructing employees not to put wet materials into the furnace which can cause a molten aluminum explosion.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation were performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval:   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, approval from an appropriate source was not obtained prior to using a homemade forklift device on the F2 Hang Cha forklift, serial number A5BB30197 to clean furnace 1.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place and were maintained in a legible condition:  a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure the markings and nameplates on the F2 Hang Cha forklift, serial number A5BB30197 were kept in a legible condition as the data plate was stained, marred and scratched making them illegible.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not removed from service:   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure the F2 Hang Cha forklift, serial number A5BB30197 had side mirrors as well as the backrest was bent/damaged.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3):  Vertical and inclined shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, was not enclosed with a stationary casing in accordance with requirements of paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:  Instances including, but not limited to the following:   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about February 7, 2025 during production activities at the takeaway auger for baghouse 1, the employer did not ensure the driveshaft for the belt and pulley system was enclosed.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): The employer did not ensure the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees:  Instances including, but not limited to the following:   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure tools and equipment were safe to use as gas hoses on furnace 2 were not correctly repaired.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure an extension cord near the outdoor porta john units was safe to use as the cord had cut through the outer jacket of the extension cord.

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:  Instances including, but not limited to the following:   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure electrical equipment was properly used as they permitted extension cords to be plugged into each other (daisy chained).

Issued

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings  were not effectively closed:  Instances including, but not limited to the following:   a) Job site, 500 Riverview Drive, Monessen, PA: On or about January 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure covers were provided over the unused openings in the bottom of floor mounted electrical cabinets in the electrical trailer.