OSHA Inspection: BERRY METAL COMPANY

Issued

2015-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a) Facility, 2408 Evans City Road, Harmony, PA:  On or about January 22, 2015, employees were exposed to a fall hazard while walking by an unguarded 21 x 25 x 4 foot deep pit that had been excavated to accommodate a new piece of machinery.

Issued

2015-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1742.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):    a) Facility, 2408 Evans City Road, Harmony, PA:  On or about January 22, 2015, an employee was exposed to possible hazards while sanding a locator with a 6 inch Henry Tools, Inc. grinder without the guard on it.

Issued

2015-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and was not marked by a sign reading "Exit:"   a)  Facility, 2408 Evans City Road, Harmony, PA:  On or about January 22, 2015, employees were exposed to possible hazards in the event of an emergency because the exit door was not marked with an "exit" sign.