OSHA Inspection: DI-FERRARO, INC DBA TOTOWA CONCRETE PRODUCTS

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,773 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using a platform that was elevated on the forks of a powered industrial truck.       a. Vault Production Area: An employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet while using a wood pallet that was elevated on the forks of a Hyster powered industrial truck, on or about 3/06/2013.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii): The distance between rungs, cleats, and steps shall not exceed 12 inches and shall be uniform throughout the length of the ladder.       a. Vault Production Area: The fixed ladder used to access a Turbin cement mixer platform showed visible signs of damage, on or about 3/06/2013.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(e)(4)(iii):     Permanent and removable fuel containers were not securely mounted to prevent jarring loose, slipping, or rotating:       a. Throughout Facility: The index pin on Hyster powered industrial truck was missing; thus allowing the cylinder to rotate during operation, on or about 3/01/2013.     b. Throughout Facility: The index pin on Hyster powered industrial truck was missing; thus allowing the cylinder to rotate during operation, on or about 3/26/2013.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): LP-Gas Containers were not stored in a manner to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons:       a. Barn Area: Compressed Gas cylinders containing propane were unsecured and exposed to a struck by hazard from vehicles, on or about 3/01/2013.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:      a. Throughout Facility: The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed, on or about 3/01/2013.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,695 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):     a. Throughout Facility: The employer did not ensure that employees operating Hyster powered industrial trucks were trained, on or about 3/01/2013.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,695 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       a. Stair Production Area: The foot pedal on a Rod Chomper rebar cutter was missing a cover to protect it from an unintended operation, on or about 3/06/2013.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,695 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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. Barn: The horizontal belt on a Walker Turner drill press was not fully enclosed by a guard, on or about 3/06/2013.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,617 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:      a. Barn: The flexible electrical cord on a Walker Turner drill press was spliced and not used in continuous lengths, on or about 3/06/2013.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a struck by falling object hazard.        a. Vault Production Area: The hook on a Electro lift hoist was not equipped with a safety latch, on or about 3/05/2013.     b. Knuckle boom truck: The hook on a knuckle boom truck was missing a safety latch, on or about 3/05/2013.     Di-Ferraro, Inc dba Totowa Concrete Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard Section 5(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312860646, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/01/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 28 Burges Place. Wayne, NJ 07470.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $4,312 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:     a. Vault Production Area/Turbin Cement Mixer: An employee was exposed to a 6 foot fall hazard while cleaning a Turbin cement mixer that was not equipped with a midrail, on or about 3/06/2013.       Di-Ferraro, Inc dba Totowa Concrete Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312860646, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/01/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 28 Burges Place. Wayne, NJ 07470.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $3,234 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a. Stair Production Area: A portable Milwaukee drill was missing the ground pin, on or about 3/06/2013.      Di-Ferraro, Inc dba Totowa Concrete Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312860646, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/01/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 28 Burges Place. Wayne, NJ 07470.

Issued

Jul 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $4,312 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1):     Openings through which conductors enter boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:     a. Barn. The switch box used to turn on the lights was not effectively closed due to missing knockouts, on or about 3/06/2013.     b. Vault Production Area. The 2 ton hoist electrical control box was missing a cover, on or about 3/06/2013.     Di-Ferraro, Inc dba Totowa Concrete Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312860646, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/01/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 28 Burgess Pl, Wayne NJ 07470.