OSHA Inspection: TOWER METAL WORKS, INC.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $1717.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(1)(ii):The employer did not performed frequent and periodic inspections as defined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section:  At the establishment, employees engaged in production activities were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards from cranes which hoist materials in the work areas, none of which had had either frequent or periodic inspections.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2340.00 · Current $1287.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b):Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  In the Punching Department, employee engaged in production activities were exposed to struck-by and impalement hazards using approximately 100 psi air pressure for cleaning purposes.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3121.00 · Current $1717.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii):Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  In the Weld Shop, employees engaged in welding activities were exposed to  struck-by hazards in that the employer did not  secure a acetylene cylinder to prevent the cylinders from being knocked over or damaged.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3901.00 · Current $2146.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1):Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  At the Deburr Department, employees engaged in manufacturing activities were exposed to electric shock in that cords had exposed wires at the connector.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2340.00 · Current $1287.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical  At Weld Shop, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that the Trim Tap Heavy container was properly labeled with the appropriate hazard warnings, exposing employees to skin corrosion, serious eye damage and eye irritation.