OSHA Inspection: BIG SKY STEEL AND SALVAGE

Issued

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3694.00 · Current $2216.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary when a hazard of process or environment capable of causing injury or impairment of the body through physical contact was encountered:  (a) Recycle / Salvage Yard: On or about June 6 , 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and subsequent burn hazards, performing job tasks and not wearing adequate personal protective gear.

Issued

2017-07-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3694.00 · Current $2216.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i): Welding, cutting, or other hot work was performed on used drums, barrels, tanks, or other containers that had not been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain there were no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which when subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors:  (a) Recycle / Salvage Yard: On or about June 6, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and subsequent burn hazards, performing job task of cutting hydraulic cylinders.