OSHA Inspection: SHAWNEE TUBING INDUSTRIES, LLC

Issued

2019-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $5967.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    On or about August 30, 2018 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not select and have each employee use the needed personal protective equipment (PPE) exposing employees to hazards associated with being struck-by steam/molten copper.

Issued

2019-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11934.00 · Current $5967.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    On or about August 30, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that lockout procedures were utilized for work completed in the casting unit exposing employees to struck-by/contact-with hazards associated with molten copper and steam.

Issued

2019-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(e)(1):  The work area was not inspected to ensure that nonessential items had been removed and to ensure that machine or equipment components are operationally intact:  On or about August 30, 2018,  the employer did not ensure all equipment components were operationally intact after maintenance operations at the Casting Unit, exposing employees to struck-by/contact-with hazards associated with molten copper and steam.