OSHA Inspection: CEMEX

Issued

Nov 16, 2011

Abate by

Dec 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $2,295

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program:    (a) At the Facility - Under 1918.97, the employer is required to have employees trained in first aid at this location.  The employees had not received training about bloodborne pathogens or their exposure control plan.  This deficiency was noted on or about June 1, 2011.

Issued

Nov 16, 2011

Abate by

Dec 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.50(a):     The employer used a material handling device listed in 29 CFR 1917.50(c) before ascertaining that the device had been certificated, as evidenced by current and valid documents attesting to compliance with the requirements in 29 CFR 1917.50(b).    (a) At the Dock - The Helia Crane HLRM 65-6S and the gear used by this crane to lift the the Bobcat into the barge were not inspected and certified as required.  This deficienciy was noted on or about June 1, 2011.

Issued

Nov 16, 2011

Abate by

Dec 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.112(b)(1):     Guardrails were not provided at locations where employees were exposed to floor or wall openings or waterside edges, including bridges or gangway-like structures leading to pilings or vessel mooring or berthing installations, which presented a hazard of falling more than 4 feet or into the water.    (a)  At the Dock - The floating has a entry hole in the floor of the dock which allows employees to get inside its interior.  The hatch is kept off.  No guardrails or other protective means are present to prevent employees from stepping into the opening.  This deficiency was noted on or about June 1, 201l.

Issued

Nov 16, 2011

Abate by

Dec 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,590 · Current $2,990 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.26(b):     When a ramp or walkway could not be used, the employer did not provide a straight ladder meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1918.24 and extending at least 3 feet (.91 m) above the upper landing surface and adequately secured or held against shifting or slipping.    (a)  Between the Barge and the Dock - It was learned from employees that the barge was being accessed using a four feet high step ladder which was placed on the gunwale of the barge.  The step ladder was one foot lower than the dock, and it was not designed to be used as a means to safely climb from the dock to the gunwale.  Employees also stated they would jump across to the barge.  This deficiency was noted on or about June 1, 2011.

Issued

Nov 16, 2011

Abate by

Dec 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.97(b):     At least one person holding a valid first aid certificate, such as is issued by the Red Cross or other equivalent organization, was not available to render first aid when work was in progress.    (a) Throughout the Facility - An adequate number of personnel are not present who hold first aid certificates.  The only valid first aid certificate was held by a part time employee.  This employee's CPR had expired.  This deficiency was noted on or about June 1, 2011.