OSHA Inspection: LIBERTY CASTING COMPANY, LLC

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12806.00 · Current $12806.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed thermal burns from molten metal reaction with moisture and/or water.     a.  On or about August 21, 2018, in the melt department, the employer did not ensure that the refractory repair performed on a tundish ladle was moisture free before allowing furnace #3 to be tapped into the ladle; thereby exposing employees performing activities such as furnace tapping, pouring, operating crane, weighing raw materials, and any other activities in the area around furnace #3 to thermal burns from a reaction of molten metal and moisture.

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12806.00 · Current $12806.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.     a.  On and/or before August 30, 2018, in the melt department, the employer did not ensure that employees performing activities such as furnace tapping, pouring, operating crane, weighing raw materials, and any other activities in the areas where molten metal was handled wore the proper protective clothing to protect the body and extremities against thermal burns.  Adequate protective clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following:  flame resistant (FR) jackets, aluminized clothing, and/or, leggings/chaps/spats.

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12806.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:     29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.     a.  On and/or before August 30, 2018, in the melt department, the employer did not select and have each affected employee use the types of PPE that would protect the affected employee performing activities such as furnace tapping, pouring, operating crane, weighing raw materials, and any other activities in the areas where molten metal was handled.

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12806.00 · Current $12806.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.     a.  On and/or before August 30, 2018, in the melt department, the employer did not ensure that employees performing activities such as furnace tapping, pouring, operating crane, weighing raw materials, and any other activities in the areas where molten metal was handled wore the proper eye and/or face protection to protect against thermal burns and injurious light radiation.

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9147.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): General requirements. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures.      a.  On and/or before August 30, 2018, in the melt department, the employer did not ensure that employees performing activities such as operating crane, weighing raw materials, and/or any other activities wore metatarsal safety boots with heat resistant soles to protect against foot injury.

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12806.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.     a.  On and/or before August 30, 2018, in the melt department, the employer did not ensure that employees performing activities such as furnace tapping, pouring, operating crane, weighing raw materials, and any other activities in the areas where molten metal was handled wore the proper gloves to protect the hands against thermal burns.

Issued

2018-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.   a.  On or before August 30, 2018, in the melt department, the employer did not have or maintain a safety data sheet (SDS) for carbon steel scrap.   b.  On or before August 30, 2018, in the melt department, the employer did not have or maintain a safety data sheet (SDS) for K-Scrap scrap steel.   c.  On or before August 30, 2018, in the melt department, the employer did not have or maintain a safety data sheet (SDS) for Rio Tinto Sorelmetal.