OSHA Inspection: SCHREITER READY MIX MATERIALS

Issued

Apr 15, 2002

Abate by

Jun 1, 2004

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $1 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:
(a)Employees are exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet once
they access
the work platforms located on the sides of 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 verification is required for this violation.  The abatement
certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).n

Issued

Apr 15, 2002

Abate by

Sep 22, 2003

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $900

Issued

Apr 15, 2002

Abate by

Sep 22, 2003