OSHA Inspection: CORESLAB STRUCTURES MISSOURI, INC.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1):     Every flight of stairs having four or more risers shall be equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails:    a) On or around June 22, 2012 in the Annex Building of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to fall hazards in that two sets of steps next to the 200A Bed (one with 5 risers, one with 6 risers) were not equipped with either standard stair railings or standard handrails.    Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,890 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6):     Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted:    a) On or around June 22, 2012 in the Architectural Building of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to various emergency egress hazards in that the two emergency exit signs on the south end of the building were not illuminated by a reliable light source.    Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii):     "Containers." Flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in tanks or closed containers:    a) On or around June 22, 2012 in the Resin Mixing Area of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards in that flammable liquids were stored in open plastic buckets.    Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(b)(2):     120 gallons of Category 2, 3, or 4 flammable liquids in containers:    a) On or around June 22, 2012 in the Resin Mixing Area of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards in that approximately 150 gallons of Category 3 flammable liquids were stored in containers outside of a storage room and within the work area.    Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iii):     "Separation and protection." Areas in which flammable or combustible liquids are transferred from one tank or container to another container shall be separated from other operations in the building by adequate distance or by construction having adequate fire resistance:      On or around June 22, 2012 in the Resin Mixing Area of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards in that flammable liquids including resin and styrene were transferred from drums into smaller containers for use without the area being separated by distance or barriers from other operations including but not limited to cutting/welding.    Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d):     Flammable or combustible liquids shall be drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:    On or around June 22, 2012 in the Resin Mixing Area of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards in that flammable liquids including resin and styrene were transferred from drums into smaller containers for use through valves which were not self-closing.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i):     "General." Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Sources of ignition include but are not limited to open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat:    a)  On or around June 22, 2012 in the Resin Mixing Area of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards in that sources of ignition including but not limited to smoking and welding/cutting were not kept segregated from a flammable storage area with a potential of producing flammable vapors.    Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii):     "Grounding" Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 F (37.8 C), shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. Where the metallic floorplate on which the container stands while filling is electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wire, the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have been complied with:    a) On or around June 22, 2012 in the Resin Mixing Area of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards in that no electrical connection was made between the containers and nozzles of the drums during transfer of the flammable liquids to prevent the accumulation and discharge of static electricity.    Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $3,780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(i):     "General." Maintenance and operating practices shall be in accordance with established procedures which will tend to control leakage and prevent the accidental escape of flammable liquids. Spills shall be cleaned up promptly:    a) On or around June 22, 2012 in the Resin Mixing Area of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards in that flammable liquids were allowed to leak from storage drums and spills were not promptly cleaned up.    Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vii):     Relocation of combustibles. Where practicable, all combustibles shall be relocated at least 35 feet (10.7 m) from the work site. Where relocation is impracticable, combustibles shall be protected with flameproofed covers or otherwise shielded with metal or asbestos guards or curtains:    a) On or around June 22, 2012 in the Welding Area of the Annex Building of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards in that combustible materials including but not limited to cardboard and wooden pallets were stored in the welding/cutting area and were not protected by an approved means from those welding/cutting processes.    Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.

Issued

Aug 1, 2012

Abate by

Aug 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,890 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):     Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) On or around June 22, 2012 on the 500 Bed work area of the facility located at 1615 W. Arrow in Marshall, MO, employees were exposed to electrical shock and/or electrical burn hazards in that the portable extension cord which was being used to power the concrete vibrator had severely damaged insulation.    Abatement certification is required for this item-use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.