OSHA Inspection: ST. JOHNS PRECAST, INC.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):   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 the hazard of being struck by polyvinyl chloride pipe fragmentation.  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, in the form casting area, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by flying shards of polyvinyl chloride piping, in that the compressed air was passed through polyvinyl chloride piping from the air compressor to the air hose connection.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards from precast concrete structures hoisted with the boom truck mounted winch that had a defective and damaged wire rope:   a.   On or about April 19, 2013, on the boom truck, the wire rope used on the winch was corroded and had not been replaced.    b.   On or about April 19, 2013, on the boom truck, the wire rope used on the winch was improperly terminated at the aft end of the boom in that the wire rope clips were not properly spaced, the wire rope clip saddles were oriented over the dead end of the wire rope, and the loop of the wire rope did not have a thimble installed to protect the wire.  c.   On or about April 19, 2013, on the boom truck, the wire rope used on the winch was not adequately lubricated to protect it from corrosion.  d.   On or about April 19, 2013, on the boom truck, the metal loop welded to aft end of the boom as a termination point for the winch wire rope was deformed and had not been repaired.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, in the form area, the forklift sling was damaged in that it had cracks, corrosion, and damaged eyelets, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the load.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, in the form area, the forklift sling did not have a marked rated capacity.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(ii): Makeshift link(s) or fastener(s) formed from bolts, or other such attachment(s) were used to connect links or fastenings on alloy steel chain sling(s):  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, in the form area, the forklift sling had a chain leg with a makeshift link fabricated from a shackle.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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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:  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, in the form area, the forklift sling had not been proof tested.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(9)(i): Alloy steel chain sling(s) with cracked or deformed master link(s), coupling link(s), or other component(s) were not removed from service:  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, in the form area, the forklift sling had coupling links that were deformed and corroded.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(9)(ii): Alloy steel chain sling(s) with hook(s) that were cracked, opened more than 15 percent of the normal throat opening, or twisted more than 10 degrees from the plane of the unbent hook, were not removed from service:  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, in the form area, the forklift sling had a bent and twisted 3/8-inch clevis hook on the right chain sling.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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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:  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, in the form area, DUTRAX Non-Metallic Sheath electric cable was used for outdoor wiring applications that were not in accordance with the manufacturer.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that adversely affected safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, in the form area, the outdoor receptacle had a damaged casing, exposing employees to a 120-Volt electric shock from water intrusion.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A):   All 125-volt, single-phase, 15, 20 and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel:  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, at the southwest corner of the form area, two 120-V receptacles did not have ground-fault-circuit-interrupter protection.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(B):   Receptacles other than 125-volt, single-phase, 15, 20 and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel:  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, at the southwest corner of the form area, the 220-Volt receptacle did not have ground-fault-circuit-interrupter protection.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:  a.  On or about April 19, 2013, the employer had not certified the forklift operator.

Issued

Sep 26, 2013

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29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a.   On or about April 19, 2013, in the form area, the outdoor breaker panel circuits were not labeled.