OSHA Inspection: READY MIX CONCRETE INC.

Issued

Feb 21, 2002

Abate by

Apr 9, 2002

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to:
Employees are exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet once they
access the work
platforms located at the rear of the cement mixer trucks.  The entrance to
the work platform is
left unguarded.
Among other feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazard would
be to: Install a chain
or other mechanically strong material across the entrance opening to the
work platform.  This
chain or other mechanically strong material would be left in the open
position while employees
access the work platform.  Once the employees gain access to the work
platform, the chain or
other mechanically strong material would be secured in the closed
position.  Another feasible
method for guarding this open side would be to; install a swinging gate
which could be secured
in the open position while employees access the work platform.  Once
employees gain access
to the work platform, the swinging gate can be secured in the closed
position.
Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this
violation.  The documentation should include written verification of
abatement,
applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos
which
you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is
enclosed with
the citations(s).

Issued

Feb 21, 2002

Abate by

Apr 9, 2002

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Feb 21, 2002

Abate by

Apr 9, 2002