OSHA Inspection: WINGRA REDI-MIX, INC.

Issued

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening was not guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to the stairway):    The pits employees entered to perform maintenance on trucks were not guarded by a standard railing.

Issued

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    (a) On or about April 4, 2013, the work rest on the 6" Jet bench grinder was not adjusted to within one eighth inch of the wheel.     (b) On or about April 4, 2013, the work rest on the 8" Jet bench grinder was not adjusted to within one eighth inch of the wheel.

Issued

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-27 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:   On or about April 4, 2013, the tongue guard on the 8" Jet bench grinder was not adjusted to within one fourth inch of the wheel.

Issued

2013-09-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  Where employees are performing lock out tag out on equipment including, but not limited to: redi-mix drums, the employer did not develop procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.