OSHA Inspection: TRICON PRECAST, LTD.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by, which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:     a. This violation occurred on or about October 01, 2012, outside the facility where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using a Shuttlelift brand gantry crane without a functioning safety latch on one of the hoisting hooks.     b. This violation occurred on or about October 01, 2012, outside the facility where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hoisting material using a Shuttlelift brand gantry crane without having the hoisting rope seated in the drum grooves.     c. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, and at times prior thereto, in the Retaining Wall Department when employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a Demag overhead crane SN 04104 found to have safety deficiencies during a periodic crane inspection that were not corrected before operation of the crane resumed.    d. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, in the Retaining Wall Department where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when working below PVC pipes containing compressed air that were not constructed of or encased in shatter resistant materials.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being crushed-by, which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, outside the facility where an employee was exposed to crushed-by hazards while operating a Caterpillar and TCM forklift without wearing a seatbelt.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being crushed-by, which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      This violation observed on or about October 03, 2012, near the concrete mixing area where employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards while working around a WA320-6 Komatsu Wheel Loader without a properly functioning back-up alarm.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazard of electric shock, which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, and at times prior thereto, in the Retaining Wall Department when employees were exposed to electrical hazards while operating a Demag overhead crane SN 04104 found to have exposed electrical conductors during a periodic crane inspection that were not corrected before operation of the crane resumed.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to electrical hazards and that all safety hazards identified during frequent and periodic inspections of cranes are corrected before the cranes are put into service.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii):  Flammable or combustible liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:    The employer does not ensure that all flammable or combustible liquids are stored in tanks or closed containers. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, in the Mechanic Shop where employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while working near a combustible solvent stored in a sink-on-drum part cleaner that was not equipped with a means to close the container.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all flammable or combustible liquids are handled and stored in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.106.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    The employer does not ensure that all listed and labeled electrical equipment is used in accordance with the listing or labeling instructions. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, in the Mechanic Shop where employees were exposed to fire, explosion and electrical hazards while working with a sink-on-drum part cleaner powered by a metallic outlet box that was not installed in accordance with listing instructions.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all electrical equipment is listed or labeled for its intended use and used and installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(g)(2): Employees who  worked with liquids that could burn, irritate, or otherwise harm their skin were not provided with an emergency shower and eye-wash station close to the dipping and coating operation:    The employer does not ensure that employees have access to an eyewash and shower station when they use liquids that could harm their skin. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the in Mechanic Shop were exposed to chemical hazards while using a solvent in a sink-on-drum part cleaner, without having access to an operable eyewash and shower station.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that eyewash and shower stations are installed and maintained in areas of the facility where chemicals that harm the skin and eyes are handled by employees.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    The employer does not ensure that employees wear the proper protective equipment for their hands when using chemicals that could harm their skin. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the in Mechanic Shop were exposed to chemical hazards while using a solvent without wearing gloves to protect their hands.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees are provided with and required to use personal protective equipment whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment are present.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:     The employer does not ensure that employees that are required to wear respirators are medically evaluated to prevent employee injury.     a. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the Retaining Wall Department were exposed to respiration hazards while wearing 3m N95 tight fitting respirators without having been medically evaluated.     b. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the Sand Blasting area were exposed to respiration hazards while wearing a supply air respirator without having been medically evaluated.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees that are required to wear respirators are medically evaluated before being fit tested or wearing them in the workplace.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    The employer does not ensure that employees required to wear tight fitting respirators are fit tested. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility when employees were required to wear respirators while sandblasting and grinding concrete without having been fit tested.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees required to wear tight fitting respirators are fit tested.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(vi): A common drinking cup and other common utensils were not prohibited:    The employer does not ensure that employees are prohibited from using common drinking cups to prevent employee illness. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, when employees throughout the facility were exposed to health hazards while drinking water from water coolers using unmarked plastic beverage containers.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure employees sharing drinking cups and other utensils is prohibited.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(i): Lavatory(s) were not made available:    The employer does not ensure that employees are provided with hand washing lavatories. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, when employees throughout the facility were exposed to health hazards while performing daily activities without having access to hand washing facilities after using toilet rooms and before eating.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees are provided with access to hand washing facilities.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    The employer makes modifications to forklifts that affect its capacity and safe operation without the manufacturer's written approval which exposes employees to injury. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, when employees throughout the facility were exposed to struck-by hazards while working on or around forklifts that had holes cut into the forks for lifting material without having this modification approved by the manufacturer.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all modifications made to powered industrial trucks that can affect the capacity and safe operation are approved in writing by the manufacture.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

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:    The employer does not ensure that a gantry crane used by employees is subjected to frequent inspections as defined by the standard to prevent employee injury. This violation occurred on or about October 01, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a Shuttlelift brand gantry crane that had not been inspected at frequent intervals and safety deficiencies were present.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all material handling equipment used by employees is inspected and determined to be in safe condition before being put into service.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    The employer does not ensure that a gantry crane used by employees is subjected to periodic inspections as defined by the standard to prevent employee injury. This violation occurred on or about October 01, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a Shuttlelift brand gantry crane that had not been inspected since it was purchased in 2002     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all material handling equipment used by employees is inspected and determined to be in safe condition before being put into service.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    The employer does not guard all the rotating parts of machines whose operation exposes employees to injury.     a. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, in the mixer area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards from rotating mixer blades while inspecting concrete batches at mixer #1 without the door guard in place.    b. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, in the mixer area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards from rotating mixer blades while inspecting concrete batches at mixer #2 without the door guard in place.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all machines that present hazards to employees are guarded.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4500.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    The employer does not ensure that compressed air used for cleaning is reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. to prevent employee injury.     a. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, in the mixer area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while blowing off equipment without reducing the air pressure below 30 p.s.i.    b. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, in the Retaining Wall Department where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while blowing off equipment without reducing the air pressure below 30 p.s.i.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the pressure of compressed air used for cleaning purposes is reduced below 30 p.s.i. and chip guarding is used.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    The employer does not ensure that all angle grinders are equipped with guards to protect employees from injury. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, outside of the Fabrication Shop when an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards while using a Makita 5 inch angle grinder without a guard.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all portable powered tools are equipped with the required guards.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    The employer does not ensure that all chemicals in the workplace are labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity those chemicals to prevent employee injury.     a. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, in the Mechanic Shop where employees were exposed to chemical, fire and explosion hazards while working with a solvent inside a sink-on-drum part cleaner without any form of label or markings as to the chemicals identity     b. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, outside of the Fabrication Shop where employees were exposed to chemical hazards while working with a cutting lubricant stored inside a 55 gallon plastic drum without any form of label or markings as to the chemicals identity.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all chemical containers in the workplace are labeled with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings of the chemicals therein.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    The employer does not ensure that all chemicals in the workplace are labeled, tagged, or marked with hazard warning of those chemicals to prevent employee injury.     a. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, in the Mechanic Shop where employees were exposed to chemical, fire and explosion hazards while working with a solvent inside a sink-on-drum part cleaner without any form of label or markings as to the chemicals hazard warnings.    b. This violation was observed on or about October 03, 2012, outside of the Fabrication Shop where employees were exposed to chemical hazards while working with a cutting lubricant stored inside a 55 gallon plastic drum without any form of label or markings as to the chemicals hazard warnings.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all chemical containers in the workplace are labeled with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings of the chemicals therein.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    The employer does not maintain and make readily accessible safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace.     a. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, in the Mechanic Shop where employees were exposed to chemical, fire and explosion hazards while working with a solvent inside a sink-on-drum part cleaner without having access to the safety data sheets for that chemical.    b. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, outside of the Fabrication Shop where employees were exposed to chemical hazards while working with a cutting lubricant stored inside a 55 gallon plastic drum without having access to the safety data sheets for that chemical.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that safety data sheets are maintained and made available to employees on all work shifts for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    The employer has not established and implemented a written respiratory program when employees are required to wear respiratory protection. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility when employees were required to wear respirators while sandblasting and grinding concrete without having an established written respiratory protection program.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that they establish and implement a written respiratory protection program that includes the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i-ix).

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(6): The employer did not ensure that compressors that were not oil-lubricated did not have carbon monoxide levels in the breathing air in excess of 10 parts per million (ppm):    The employer does not ensure that breathing air supplied by a non-oil lubricated air compressor is not in excess of 10 parts per million, carbon monoxide. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, and at times prior thereto, in the sandblasting area when an employee was required to wear a respirator supplied with compressed air without checking the carbon monoxide levels.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the supply air used for employee respirators is safe and of proper quality.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that describes how they comply with this standard regarding labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training. This violation occurred on or about October 03, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the facility were required to handle hazardous chemicals before a written hazard communication program had been developed and implemented.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed, implemented, and maintained that includes the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f-h).