OSHA Reveals Top 10 Most Cited Violations for the Metalcasting Industry
OSHA posted the top 10 most cited violations in fiscal year 2010 (FY10) for the various industry sectors. There were approximately 94,000 violations issued for FY10, and the top 10 violations represented about 49 percent of all infractions.
This year's list did not deviate significantly from the top 10 violations from past years; however, for non-ferrous foundries, there was a large increase in the number of foundries cited for overexposures to lead. Ideally metalcasters should be in compliance with all state and federal OSHA regulations.
There was good news in this year’s injury and illness numbers. While all manufacturing showed a 14% improvement in their lost work day injury rates, the Foundries (All) classification showed a 17.9% improvement over 2008. Listed below are the top ten lists for the four main foundry sectors for FY 2010:
Top 10 OSHA Violations for Iron Foundries:
1. Powered Industrial Trucks
2. Hazard Communication
3. Respiratory Protection
4. Guarding Floor and Wall Openings
5. Occupational Noise Exposure
6. Lockout/Tagout
7. Air Contaminants
8. Electrical - General
9. General Duty Clause
10. Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
Top 10 OSHA Violations for Steel Foundries:
1. Respiratory Protection
2. Lockout/Tagout
3. Electrical - Wiring Methods
4. General Requirements
5. Air Contaminants
6. Forms
7. Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
8. Lead
9. Formaldehyde
10. Recordkeeping
Top 10 OSHA Violations for Aluminum Foundries:
1. Hazard Communication
2. Lockout/Tagout
3. Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
4. Machines – General
5. Personal Protective Equipment – General
6. Electrical – Wiring Methods
7. Occupational Noise Exposure
8. Respiratory Protection
9. Hand and portable powered tools and equipment
10. Formaldehyde
Top 10 OSHA Violations for Non-Ferrous Foundries (except aluminum & copper):
1. Lead
2. Respiratory Protection
3. Machines – General
4. Occupational Noise Exposure
5. Hazard Communication
6. Recordkeeping
7. Annual Summary
8. Lockout/Tagout
9. Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes
10. Personal Protective Equipment – General
ATTACHMENT: APPENDIX A - Local Emphasis Program for Primary Metal – List of Air Contaminants
For more information, contact Stephanie Salmon, Metalcasters Alliance for Government Affairs Washington Office, 202/842-4864 or ssalmon@afsinc.org.
