OSHA Inspection: GROGAN-HAZEL STEEL, INC.

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1512.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the production area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when loads were lifted with a pendant controller for a Yale Overhead/Underhung 5-ton Hoist S/N 05E09K355 that was missing button covers to indicate hook movement.    b) This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the production area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when loads were lifted with a pendant controller for a Cable King Overhead/Underhung 5-ton Hoist S/N AL-157045 that was missing button covers to indicate hook movement.    c) This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the production area where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when loads were lifted with a pendant controller for a Yale Overhead/Underhung 5-ton Hoist S/N 05C24K262 that was missing button covers to indicate hook movement.    Among other feasible methods to correct the identified hazard, one method would be to install pendant control button covers that are marked and labeled to indicate the direction of motion as stated in ASME B30.16-2007 Para 16-1.1.2.a, Overhead Hoists (Underhung).

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $1080.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(b)(2): Crawler, locomotive, and truck cranes constructed and utilized on or after August 31, 1971, did not meet the design specifications of the American National Standard Safety Code for Crawler, Locomotive, and Truck Cranes, ANSI B30.5-1968, which was incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6. Crawler, locomotive, and truck cranes constructed prior to August 31, 1971, should be modified to conform to those design specifications by February 15, 1972, unless it can be shown that the crane cannot feasibly or economically be altered and that the crane substantially complies with the requirements of this section.    The employer does not ensure that truck cranes constructed and utilized meet the design specifications of the American National Standard Safety Code for Crawler, Locomotive, and Truck Cranes, ANSI B30.5-1968, which was incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:    a) This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the facility where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Galion Rough Terrain Mobile Crane with a cab that was not constructed to protect the superstructure machinery, brakes, clutches, and operator's compartment from the weather as stated in ANSI B30.5-1968, 5-1.8.1(a). The original cab was removed and not replaced with original manufacturer equipment meeting its safety factor as stated in paragraph 5-2.3.3(d).     b) This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the facility where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Galion Rough Terrain Mobile Crane that did not have hand signals posted conspicuously at the job site as stated in ANSI B30.5-1968, 5-3.3.2 and Figure 1. The hand signal label on the crane was illegible.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that truck cranes constructed and utilized meet the design specifications of the American National Standard Safety Code for Crawler, Locomotive, and Truck Cranes, ANSI B30.5-1968, which was incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1512.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(c)(2): The cab(s) of truck crane(s) were not provided with a load rating chart with clearly legible letters and figures, which was easily visible to the operator while seated at the control:    The employer does not ensure that the cab of a truck crane is provided with a load rating chart with clearly legible letters and figures, which is easily visible to the operator while seated at the control. This violation occurred on or about October 3, 2012, on the north side of the facility where employees were exposed to struck-by while operating a Galion 150 mobile crane that did not have load rating chart in the cab.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the cab of a truck crane is provided with a load rating chart with clearly legible letters and figures, which is easily visible to the operator while seated at the control.

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1512.00 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:    The employer does not ensure that machine guarding is provided to protect the operator. This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the NE corner of the facility where employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while operating a Wells metal band saw without a guard on the unused portion of the blade.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that machine guarding is provided to protect the operator.

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $1080.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    The employer does not ensure that vertical or inclined belt(s) are enclosed by guard(s). This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the NE corner of the facility where employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard while operating a Wells metal band saw with a rotating belt that was not fully guarded.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that vertical or inclined belt(s) are enclosed by guard(s).

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1512.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):    The employer does not ensure that live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more are guarded against accidental contact.     a) This violation occurred on or about October 3, 2012, in the front of the facility at an overhead crane electrical panel where employees were exposed to a 240 VAC electrical hazard from an open slot on the bottom left of the circuit breaker panel.     b) This violation occurred on or about October 3, 2012, in the center of the facility at an equipment electrical panel where employees were exposed to a 240 VAC electrical hazard from an open slot located at lower section on the circuit breaker panel.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more are guarded against accidental contact.

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(f): Ladders were not maintained in a safe condition or inspected regularly:    The employer does not ensure that ladders are maintained in a safe condition. This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, on the NW corner of the facility where an employee used a fixed ladder that was damaged from being struck by heavy equipment.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that ladders are maintained in a safe condition.

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $360.00 · Current $216.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures was updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use, to include the provisions of (i)-(ix), as applicable:    The employer does not ensure that a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures is updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use, to include the provisions of (i)-(ix). This violation occurred on or about October 3, 2012, in the painting and welding areas where employees were required to wear 3M N95 8510V Particulate Respirators. The employer respiratory program was not updated to reflect the use of the 3M respirator nor did it address provision i - iv, vii, and ix.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures is updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use, to include the provisions of (i)-(ix).

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form:    The employer does not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace. This violation occurred on or about October 3, 2012, in the painting and welding areas where employees were required to wear 3M Particulate respirators and the workplace was not identified or evaluated for respiratory hazards.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that respiratory hazards are identified and evaluated in the workplace.

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:    The employer does not ensure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition. This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, on the NW corner of the building where employees were allowed to weld without a fire extinguisher being fully charged.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $360.00 · Current $216.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(6): Monthly, dated and signed inspection records and reports for truck crane(s) were not provided for critical items such as (but not limited to) brakes, crane hooks and ropes:    The employer does not ensure that monthly, dated and signed inspection records and reports for truck crane(s) are provided for critical items such as (but not limited to) brakes, crane hooks and ropes. This violation occurred on or about October 3, 2012, on the north side of the facility where employees were exposed to struck-by while operating a Galion 150 mobile crane that did not have monthly, dated and signed inspection records any critical item to include brakes, crane hook and ropes.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that monthly, dated and signed inspection records and reports for truck crane(s) are provided for critical items such as (but not limited to) brakes, crane hooks and ropes.

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(i)(3)(ii): Tool(s), oil can(s), waste, extra fuse(s) or other necessary articles were permitted to lie loose in or about the cab of truck crane(s) and were not stored in tool boxes:    The employer does not ensure that waste is not in or about the cab of a truck crane. This violation occurred on or about October 3, 2012, on the north side of the facility where employees were allowed to operate a Galion 150 mobile crane that had rags and other waste in aroound the control handles beside the operator's seat.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that waste is not in or about the cab of a truck crane.

Issued

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(i)(5)(i): A carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or equivalent fire extinguisher was not kept in the cab or the vicinity of the truck crane(s):    The employer does not ensure that a carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or equivalent fire extinguisher is kept in the cab or the vicinity of the truck crane. This violation occurred on or about October 3, 2012, on the north side of the facility where employees were allowed to operate a Galion 150 mobile crane that did not have a fire extinguisher in the cab or vicinity of the crane.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or equivalent fire extinguisher is kept in the cab or the vicinity of the truck crane.