OSHA Inspection: VAN SMITH CONCRETE COMPANY

Issued

Mar 27, 2006

Abate by

Mar 31, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

SCRR 71-112A: Failed to furnish a place of employment which is free of
recognized hazards
which may cause death or serious physical harm to his employees and comply
with this
regulation and other occupational safety and health rules and regulations
promulgated under
Chapter 15 of Title 41, Code of Laws, State of South Carolina, 1976, as
amended, as
follows:
A.  On or about November 21, 2005, employer knew or should have known that
two
employees were exposed to the hazard of crossing a 59 inch wide funnel to
enter a mixer
with a fall of 18 to 20 feet.  A feasible and useful method to correct
this hazard, among
other methods, is to provide and train employees in the use of a safety
belt and lanyard.
B.  On or about November 21, 2005, employer knew or should have known that
three
employees were exposed to the  hazards of walking on an elevated walkway
with a 2 1/2 foot
split in the walkway floor with a potential fall of 10 feet to concrete
and gravel.  A feasible
and useful method to correct this hazard, among other methods, is to
replace and or repair
the split in the metal of the elevated walkway.