OSHA Inspection: FLEXICORE OF TEXAS

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Abate by

Oct 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(3): "Frequent inspection." Items such as the following shall be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section or as specifically indicated including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections. Any deficiencies such as listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:    On or about March 31, 2012, two Galion 150 series hydraulic cranes at the work site did not have a current annual inspection.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Abate by

Oct 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:    On March 21, 2012, at 8634 McHard Rd, Houston, TX, employees are exposed to fall hazards greater than 4 feet above the lower level when on the platforms in the batch plant.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Abate by

Oct 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2):     The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:    (a) on March 21, 2012, at 8634 McHard Road, Houston, TX, a rubber tired gantry crane, Mijack (MJ-1), Model 650A1, Serial No. 3169, is used to lift concrete beams had not been inspected since November 12, 2010.    (b) on March 21, 2012, at 8634 McHard Road, Houston, TX, a rubber tired gantry crane, Mijack (MJ-2), Model 650C, Serial No. 6209505, is used to lift concrete beams had not been inspected since November 12, 2010.    (c) on March 21, 2012, at 8634 McHard Road, Houston, TX, a rubber tired gantry crane, Mijack (MJ-3), Model MJ50, Serial No. 1649, is used to lift concrete beams had not been inspected since November 12, 2010.    (d) on March 21, 2012, at 8634 McHard Road, Houston, TX, in the carpenter shop, a 10 ton overhead gantry, Halbert Hoist Incorporated, serial # 1624 has not been inspected in the last 12 months.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Abate by

Oct 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:    (a) on March 21, 2012, at 8634 McHard Road, Houston, TX, a rubber tired gantry crane, Mijack (MJ-1), Model 650A1, Serial No. 3169, is used to lift concrete beams had not been inspected since November 12, 2010.    (b) on March 21, 2012, at 8634 McHard Road, Houston, TX, a rubber tired gantry crane, Mijack (MJ-2), Model 650C, Serial No. 6209505, is used to lift concrete beams had not been inspected since November 12, 2010.    (c) on March 21, 2012, at 8634 McHard Road, Houston, TX, a rubber tired gantry crane, Mijack (MJ-3), Model MJ50, Serial No. 1649, is used to lift concrete beams had not been inspected since November 12, 2010.    (d) on March 21, 2012, at 8634 McHard Road, Houston, TX, in the carpenter shop, a 10 ton overhead gantry, Halbert Hoist Incorporated, serial # 1624 has not been inspected in the last 12 months.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Abate by

Oct 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:    On March 21, 2012, and times prior to, in the Batch Plant, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when storing oxygen and acetylene cylinders with the gauges on the cylinders.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points.    On March 21, 2012, in the fire proofing area break room, employees were exposed to electric shock when running a flexible cord from a 120 volt outlet, through a closed door, to energize a radio and fan.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Abate by

Nov 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    On March 21, 2012, in the fire proofing area break room, employees were exposed to electric shock when using a damaged flexible cord from a 120 volt outlet, through a closed door, to energize a radio and fan.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Abate by

Nov 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area and chemical-specific information was not always available through labels and material safety data sheets:    on March 21, 2012, at 8634 McHard Road, Houston, TX, employees are exposed to inhalation and skin contact hazards when working with chemicals such as but not limited to Portland cement (crystalline silica), spec strip (naphthenic distillates), acetylene, oxygen, gasoline, and diesel.

Issued

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii):  Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired.    On March 21, 2012, in the Batch Unit, a 6 foot, metal, "A" framed ladder was used daily by maintenance.