OSHA Inspection: GOLD STAR METALS, LLC.

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Abate by

Jun 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $14,063 · Current $14,063

General-duty citation text

1910.178(o)(6)  Extreme care shall be used when tilting the load forward or backward, particularly when high tiering. Tilting forward with load engaging means elevated shall be prohibited except to pick up a load. An elevated load shall not be tilted forward except when the load is in a deposit position over a rack or stack. When stacking or tiering, only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load shall be used.  On or about December 22, 2022, the driver was standing next to the truck tires while a forklift was loading a metal coil exposing the employee to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Abate by

Jun 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,046 · Current $7,032 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use.  On or about December 23, 2022, employees wearing respirators while using a cutting torch without the employer having developed and implemented a written respirator program.

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Abate by

Jun 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was required to use the respirator in the workplace.   On or about December 23, 2022, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation before employees were wore respirators while using a torch at the worksite.

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Abate by

Jun 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter.  On or about December 23, 2022, the employer did not provide a fit-test for employees required to wear respirators while using a torch at the worksite.

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Abate by

Jun 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $14,063 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(m)(7): Wheel blocks were not in place to prevent movement of truck and trailer while loading and unloading.   On or about December 22, 2022, employees were loading a metal coil into a trailer without placing wheel blocks under the tires.

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Abate by

Jun 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,036 · Current $5,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.   On or about December 23, 2022, employees were working with chemicals, such as, but not limited to, oxygen, StarFlame C cutting fuel, and diesel fuel products without the employer having a hazard communication program.

Issued

Jun 6, 2023

Abate by

Jun 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  On or about December 23, 2022, employees were working with chemicals, such as, but not limited to, oxygen, StarFlame C cutting fuel, and diesel fuel products without the employer providing hazard communication training.