| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2014-10-21
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| Case Closed |
2015-04-30
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
915584 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 A05 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-03 |
| Current Penalty |
600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Infrequently used pit or trap door floor opening(s) with the cover(s) removed were not constantly attended by someone or protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings: (a) Unused kettle pit north of production line: On October 20, 2014 employees were not protected from falls into the pit surrounding the disused kettle/tank. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100184 D |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-03 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer: (a) Production floor: On October 20, 2014, connectors, hooks, and shop-made racks, were not inspected before loading. (b) Production floor: On October 20, 2014, steel chains used to lift loads were not thoroughly or regularly inspected for wear, defect or deformation; Inspections were not documented. (c) Production floor: On October 20, 2014, defective chain slings were not immediately taken out of service. Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100184 C14 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14): The employer allowed the use of slings without affixed and legible identification markings to be used: (a) The production line: On October 20, 2014, chains used as slings for lifting metal products to be galvanized did not have tags or other identifying marks. (b) The production line, on October 20, 2014, the metallurgical composition of the chain being used in the production process could not be determined to be a grade recommended for use in galvanizing process. Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100184 E03 III |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-31 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(iii): Thorough inspection(s) of alloy steel chain slings were not performed by a competent person and/or did not include inspections for wear, defective welds, deformation, and/or increase in length. Where such defects or deterioration were present, the sling was not immediately removed from service: (a) The production line: On October 20, 2014, alloy steel chains used to lift loads were not thoroughly or regularly inspected for wear, defect or deformation; Inspections were not documented. (b) The production line: On October 20, 2014, worn and defective chain slings were not immediately taken out of service. (c) The production line: On October 20, 2014, grade was not identified on allow steel chains. Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 F |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-03 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-31 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(f): Each service, feeder and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or over current device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: (a) In the north storage area: On October 20, 2014, electrical breakers and switches in a panel were not labeled. (b) In the tool storage area: On October 20, 2014, electrical breakers and switches in a panel were not labeled. Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-31 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): (a) In the north storage area: On October 20, 2014, electrical cabinet was missing panels allowing contact with energized parts. (b) In the tool storage area: On October 20, 2014, electrical cabinet was missing panels allowing contact with energized parts. Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-31 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: (a) Tool storage area: On October 20, 2014, junction boxes were missing covers allowing contact with energized parts. (b) Production area, west wall, : On October 20, 2014, junction boxes were missing covers allowing contact with energized parts. Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-31 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front: (a) North storage area in facility: On October 20, 2014, electrical cabinets were not enclosed and were not dead front. (a) Tool storage area : On October 20, 2014, electrical cabinets were not enclosed and were not dead front. Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-31 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment: (a) Production floor, stringer area: On October 20, 2014 employees loading heavy materials were not equipped with or required to wear protective footwear. (b) Production floor, stringer area: On January 14, 2015 employees using a welding torch to melt snow and ice, and other employees in the area were not equipped with the appropriate eye and/or face protection. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item |
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