OSHA Inspection: CHANCEY METALS, LLC

Issued

2025-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7035.00 · Current $4221.00 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:  a.  At 5130 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida:  On or about April 30, 2025, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards, in that procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are conducting maintenance on machinery with more than one source of energy.

Issued

2025-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9847.00 · Current $5908.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):   One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a.  In Building 1 of the main shop area, at 5130 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida:  On or about April 30, 2025, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards, in that the Willis Drill Press did not have a guard properly installed to provide protection of the point of operation and rotating parts.  b.  In Building 1 of the main shop area, at 5130 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida:   On or about April 30, 2025, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that the GEKA-Ironworker did not have a guard properly installed on the punch to provide protection of the point of operation.  c.   In Building 1 of the main shop area, at 5130 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida:   On or about April 30, 2025, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that the C-650 MNC Bandsaw did not have a guard properly installed on the unused portion of the blade to provide protection of the point of operation.  d.    In Building 1 of the main shop area, at 5130 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida:  On or about April 30, 2025, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that the FMB Bandsaw Orion Model did not have a guard properly installed on the unused portion of the blade to provide protection of the point of operation.  e.    In Building 1 of the main shop area, at 5130 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida:   On or about April 30, 2025, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that the FMB Bandsaw Antares Model did not have a guard properly installed on the unused portion of the blade to provide protection of the point of operation.  f.    In Building 2, at 5130 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida:  On or about April 30, 2025, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that the FMB Bandsaw did not have a guard properly installed on the unused portion of the blade to provide protection of the point of operation.

Issued

2025-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5627.00 · Current $3376.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(vii):   Switchboards, panel boards, and distribution boards installed for the control of light and power circuits, and motor control centers were not located in dedicated spaces and protected from damage:  a.  In Building 1 of the main shop area, at 5130 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida:  On or about April 30, 2025, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that panel boards for the control of the fabrication shop's lights and equipment were blocked and the doors were being used as coat racks.

Issued

2025-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):   The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  a.  In Building 1 of the main shop area, at 5130 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida:   On or about April 30, 2025, the employer exposed employees to fire and electrical hazards, in that passageways near machinery work areas were being used as break areas with appliances and not kept clean and orderly for employees.

Issued

2025-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):   Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a.  In Building 1 of the main shop area, at 5130 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida:  On or about April 30, 2025, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that electrical wiring on the FMB Bandsaw Orion Model was not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints which could cause resistance.