OSHA Inspection: SOLVAY IRON WORKS, INC.

Issued

Oct 19, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.56(a): While work was in progress, construction areas, ramps, runways, corridors, offices, shops or storage areas were not lighted to the minimum illumination intensities as listed in Table D-3 of 29 CFR 1926.56:    a) On or about 7/17/2012, Second Floor next to Dicks Store:  Employees were working in area without adequate lighting.  The area was illuminated at a level of 1.8 to 2.2 Lumens.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 19, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.303(b)(1): Grinding machines were not equipped with safety guards in conformance with the requirements of American National Standards Institute, B7.1-1970, Safety Code for the Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels, and paragraph (d) of this section:    a) On or about 7/17/2012, "Pretty Girl" Store:  A Makita Grinder was used without a guard.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 19, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:    a) On or about 7/17/2012, "Pretty Girl" Store:  Power tools were energized through a relocatable power tap.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 19, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): Ground-fault circuit interrupters. All 120-volt, single-phase 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites, which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees, shall have approved ground-fault circuit interrupters for personnel protection. Receptacles on a two-wire, single-phase portable or vehicle-mounted generator rated not more than 5kW, where the circuit conductors of the generator are insulated from the generator frame and all other grounded surfaces, need not be protected with ground-fault circuit interrupters.    a) On or about 7/17/2012, Second Floor next to Dicks Store:  A grinder and box fan were in use without a ground fault circuit interrupter or assured equipment grounding program in place.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 19, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    a) On or about 7/17/2012, Second Floor "Pretty Girl" Store:  A metal cased floor fan was not provided with a continuous path to ground.    b) On or about 7/17/2012, Second Floor next to Dicks Store:  A metal cased floor fan was not provided with a continuous path to ground.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 19, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(1): Scaffold and/or scaffold components were loaded in excess of their maximum intended loads or rated capacities, whichever was less:    a) On or about 7/17/2012, "Pretty Girl" Store:  Two scissor lifts were loaded in excess of their posted load ratings.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 19, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    a) On or about 7/6/2012, "Pretty Girl" Store:  An employee was working on top of a pipe rack exposed to falls of 15 feet without any fall protection.      Abatement certification is required for this item.