OSHA Inspection: TRICON PRECAST, LTD.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

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.    The employer does not protect employees from falling when working 4 feet or more above an adjacent floor or ground level.      Instance a. This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, at the entrance area of the facility where an employee was exposed to a 7 foot, 8 inch fall hazard when working near to unprotected edges without fall protection.    Instance b. This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, at the Batch Plant area where an employee was exposed to an 11 foot, 6 inch fall hazard when working near to un-protected edges without fall protection.    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 employees are protected from falling when exposed to falls 4 feet or more above the floor or ground level.

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 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.    The employer does not ensure that the metallic chain slings being used with an overhead crane to lift material have identification tags.  This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012 in the Maintenance Shop Area where a crane operator was exposed to a struck-by hazard when using metallic chain slings to lift and transport material without affixed durable identification.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 metallic chain slings in the facility have identification tags that state the sling size, grade, capacity, and reach.

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 1910.184(e)(3)(i): Thorough periodic inspections of alloy steel chain slings in use were not made on a regular basis.    The employer does not ensure that all metallic chain slings in the facility are thoroughly inspected on an annual basis. This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012 in the Maintenance Shop Area where a crane operator was exposed to a struck-by hazard when using metallic chain slings that had not been thoroughly inspected on an annual basis.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 metallic chain slings in the facility are thoroughly inspected on an annual basis.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(4): The employer did not ensure that before use, each new, repaired, or reconditioned alloy steel chain sling, including all welded components in the sling assembly, was proof tested by the sling manufacturer or equivalent entity, in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of the American Society of Testing and Materials Specification A391-65, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 1910.6 (ANSI G61.1-1968). The employer did not retain a certificate of the proof test and did not make it available for examination.     The employer does not proof test the sling assemblies being used to lift material. This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012 throughout the facility where cranes operators were using shop made spreader bars as part of a sling assembly without being proof tested to lift and move material.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 sling components of assemblies are proof tested.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).    The employer does not guard the machines whose operation exposes employees to injury.     Instance a: This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012 in the Maintenance shop area where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards while operating a punch station on an Kalamazoo ironworker without a guard.      Instance b: This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012 in the Maintenance shop area where employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards while operating a horizontal band saw without guarding the unused portion of the blade.  	  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 guards are installed on all machines to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area.

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 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work.    The employer does not ensure that the work rests on all bench grinding machines are adjusted with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent employee injury. This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the mechanic shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating a bench grinder without a work rest.  	  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 bench grinders have their work rests adjusted to a maximum opening of 1/8th inch from the grinding wheel.

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 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.    The employer does not ensure that the tongue guards on all bench grinding machines are adjusted with a maximum opening of one-fourth inch to prevent employee injury. This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the mechanic shop area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a bench grinder without tongue guard adjusted properly.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, 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 bench grinders have their tongue guards adjusted to the grinding wheel with a maximum opening of 1/4th inch.

Issued

2013-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $3150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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).    The employer does not guard all pulleys seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform.  This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the sand blasting area where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard while operating a pressure washer machine close to a compressor that had two (2) pulleys that were not guarded.     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 all pulleys are guarded.

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 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt.    The employer does not guard all belts seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform.  This violation was observed on or about October 3, 2012, in the sand blasting area where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard while operating a pressure washer machine close to a compressor that had a belt that was not guarded.     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 all belts are guarded.