OSHA Inspection: FORTIFIED METALS, LLC

Issued

2021-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3277.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i):All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting.  On or about June 9, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the feed rollers were guarded on the PBR machine (R-panel former) exposing employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.

Issued

2021-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $438.00 · Current $263.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identified the document as a certification of a hazard assessment.  On or about June 9, 2021, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not verify through a written certification that a hazard assessment had been performed.