OSHA Inspection: CARDER CONCRETE

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $440 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
the possibility of dropped loads resulting in crushing hazards:
(a) On or about May 20, 2004 and at times prior, employees were exposed to
potential crushing injury from loss of load, while using the P & H 5 ton
hoist located
in the South Plant, which was not inspected to ensure the critical
components were in
good operational order.
(b) On or about May 20, 2004 and at time prior, employees were exposed to
potential
crushing injury from loss of load, while using the Shawbox, 1 ton hoist
located in the
South Plant, which was not inspected to ensure the critical components
were in good
operational order.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible acceptable abatement
method to correct
this hazard is to:
(a) Perform frequent inspections at daily to monthly intervals as per ANSI
B-30-
16-1.2.1.2 and 2.2.1.2 on items such as:
1.All controls and operating mechanisms for improper operation; daily.
2.All safety devices for malfunction; daily.
3.Deterioration or leakage in air systems, if applicable.
4.Hooks for deformations, chemical damage, or cracks.Other
load-bearing components of the hoist; daily.
5.Load-carrying ropes.Visual inspection daily for wear, twist, distortion
or improper dead-ending to the hoisting drum and other attachments.
Check chain also for deposits of foreign material which may be carried
into the hoist mechanism.
(b) Perform periodic inspections at monthly to yearly intervals as per
ANSI B30.16
2.2.1.3, which includes the requirements specified above plus:
1.Loose bolts or rivets.
2.Cracked or worn drums or sheaves.
3.Worn, corroded, cracked or distorted parts such as pins, bearings,
shafts, gears, rollers, locking and clamping devices.
4.Excessive wear on motor or load brake.
5.Excessive wear of chain, rope, load sprockets, drums, sheaves, and
chain stretch.
6 Hooks. Dye penetrants, magnetic particle or other suitable crack
detecting inspections should be performed at least once per year.
7.Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or any deterioration of
controller contractors, limit switches and push button stations.
8.Hook retaining nuts or collars and pins, welds or riveting used to
secure the retaining members should be inspected.9.Supporting structure
and trolley if used shall be inspected, for
continued ability to support the imposed loads.
10.Warning label for absence or illegibility.
(c) Written, dated and signed inspection reports and records should be
made monthly
on critical items such as brakes, hooks, chains and ropes. Records should
be readily
available.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Sep 9, 2004

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,400 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 are
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in
that employees are
exposed to potential failure of the personal fall arrest systems from an
anchorage which was not
certified.
(a)  On or about May 20, 2004 and at times prior, employees were exposed
to a
fall hazard in excess of nine feet to the ground below in that the
anchorage point
for the fall protection system had not been certified for 5000 pounds of
force. In
the Cast Plant an employee had been using the concrete discharge bucket as
an
anchorage point. The employees were connected to the bottom of the concrete
discharge pipe while filling concrete forms.
(b)  On or about May 20, 2004 and at time prior, employees were exposed to
a
fall hazard in excess of nine feet to the ground below in that the
anchorage point
for the fall protection system had not been certified for 5000 pounds of
force or
a safety factor of 4:1. In the South Plant two employees had been using
the fixed
ladder as an anchorage point. The employees while connected to the fixed
metal
ladder, were required to climb onto the concrete forms and finish the
concrete as
the forms moved to the next stage of production.
ABATEMENT NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible acceptable abatement
method to
correct this hazard is to:
(a)  Follow the requirements listed in ANSI Z359.1-1992 (R1999) Safety
Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,925 · Current $770 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 the possibility of dropped loads resulting in crushing hazards:
(a)  On or about May 20, 2004 and at times prior, employees were exposed to
crushing injury in the Maintenance Shop while using the job built hoist
which was
not certified, and did not have a rated load capacity. The job made mobile
hoist
stand was not certified by a professional engineer as to the stability and
capability
of the mobile hoisting stand. A rated capacity was not listed for the steel
components that held the hoist. Reference American National Standards
Institute,
ANSI B30.16-1987 Overhead Hoist (under hung), Section 16-1.3.2 Support:
"The
supporting structure, including trolley, monorail, or crane, shall be
designed to
withstand the loads and forces imposed by the hoist for the rated load."
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct hishazard is to:
(a) Have the hoisting stand certified by a registered professional
engineer.
(b) Utilize a proper lifting device such as, but not limited to, a
forklift or
overhead traveling hoist.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $825 · Current $330 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $825 · Current $330 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Jul 28, 2004

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,375 · Current $550 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Jul 28, 2004

Penalty

Initial $825 · Current $330 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $440 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,925 · Current $770 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $440 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $825 · Current $330 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $825 · Current $330 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Sep 15, 2004

Penalty

Initial $825 · Current $330 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Penalty

Initial $550 · Current $220 Reduced

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Jul 28, 2004

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Issued

Jul 23, 2004

Abate by

Aug 25, 2004

Issued

Jul 22, 2004

Abate by

Aug 24, 2004