OSHA Inspection: MR ASPHALT, INC.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired:    a) Portable metal ladder on asphalt tank:  On September 13, 2012, and at time prior thereto, employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 13 feet to the ground level below, while utilizing a metal extension ladder that had bent and damaged rungs to gauge/measure the amount of asphalt in the tank.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):     The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form:    a) Asphalt tank: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not determine the level of Hydrogen Sulfide employees were exposed to while measuring the amount of asphalt in the asphalt tank on a daily basis. Employees were exposed to respiratory hazards associated with air contaminants including but not limited to Hydrogen Sulfide.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(c)(1)(i):     Toilet facilities were not provided in accordance with TABLE J-1 of this Section:    a) 1192 Highway 93 North Victor, MT 59875: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were required to drive to a gas station to use restroom facilities. The closest gas station is the Town Pump located at 6 Woodside Cutoff Rd. Victor, MT 59875 which is located approximately 1.3 miles away.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii):     Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water:    a) 1192 Highway 93 North Victor, MT 59875: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were not provided a washing facilities with hand soap or other cleansing agents. Employees were required to drive to a gas station to use washroom facilities. The closest gas station is the Town Pump located at 6 Woodside Cutoff Rd. Victor, MT 59875 which is located approximately 1.3 miles away.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i):     All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a) Power transmission horizontal shaft for asphalt mixer: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to and unguarded rotating horizontal shaft while inspecting and lubricating the asphalt pump.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i):     Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    a) Asphalt pump: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to and unguarded rotating shaft end while inspecting and lubricating the aggregate elevator shaft. The shaft was 2 inches in diameter and the exposed portion of the shaft projected out 3 inches.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):     Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) North side power transmission pulley for asphalt mixer: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an amputation from an unguarded pulley while spraying belt dressing on the belts and pulleys for the drum dryer.    	  b) South side power transmission pulley for asphalt mixer: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an amputation from an unguarded pulley while spraying belt dressing on the belts and pulleys for the drum dryer.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):     Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) North side power transmission belt for asphalt mixer: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to unguarded belts for the asphalt mixer.    	  b) South side power transmission belt for asphalt mixer: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to unguarded belts for the asphalt mixer.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3):     Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) Power transmission chain and sprocket for cold feed bin: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an unguarded chain and sprocket for the pump motor.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):     Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) 1192 Highway 93 North Control Shack: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock and electrocution hazards from exposed electrical conductors located in heating / air conditioning unit with a missing panel in the control shack.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    1192 Highway 93 North Control Shack: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from an electrical cabinet that had an unused opening allowing dust and debris to accumulate in the electrical cabinet.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):     Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    a) 1192 Highway 93 North Control Shack: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from  three receptacle outlets that did not have covers in the control shack.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2):  Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures approved for the purpose and were not dead front:    a) Control Shack: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical panelboard in the control shack that did not have a cover and was not dead front. The open panelboard had the buss bar exposed and accessible to employee contact. This exposed employee(s) to shock and electrocution hazards.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):     Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) 1192 Highway 93 North Control Shack: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from using a flexible cord as fixed wiring in the control shack to power an exterior light.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B):     Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    a) 1192 Highway 93 North Control Shack: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from using a flexible cord that was ran through a hole in the control shack to power an exterior light.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) 1192 Highway 93 North Control Shack: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from using a flexible cord that had a failed strain relief in the control shack. The flexible cord was used to power an exterior light.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) MR Asphalt plant located at 1192 Highway 93 north, Corvallis, MT 59828: On September 13, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employee(s) were not effectively trained on chemical hazards and methods to protect themselves from materials such as, but not limited to heavy asphalt (PG 64-22) and diesel during the production of paving asphalt containing hazardous ingredient such as petroleum distillates and hydrogen sulfide.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $28,000 · Current $28,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    a) Asphalt tank:  On September 13, 2012, and at time prior thereto, employee were exposed to a fall of approximately 13 feet to the ground level below, while utilizing a measuring rod to manually gauge/measure the amount of asphalt in the tank.    b) Burner fuel tank:  On September 13, 2012, and at time prior thereto, employee were exposed to a fall of approximately 8 feet to the ground level below, while utilizing a measuring rod to manually gauge/measure the amount of diesel  in the tank.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a):     The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent:    a) MR Asphalt: On or about September 13, 2012 an employee fell off a storage tank and received recordable injuries. The employer did not record the workplace injuries on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2012.

Issued

Mar 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a):     An oral report of an employment accident resulting in a fatality or the inpatient hospitalization of three or more employees was not made within eight (8) hours after the occurrence to the nearest Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or to the OSHA toll-free central telephone number (1-800-321-OSHA):    a) MR Asphalt: On September 13, 2012, the employer failed to notify OSHA within eight hours of a fatality.