OSHA Inspection: CAPITAL CONCRETE PRODUCTS

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $650.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(iv): Ladder(s) were not maintained in a good usable condition at all times.    On or about May 24, 2013, the employee that runs the batch mixer used a warped 12-foot aluminum ladder with a broken leg to access a platform to check on batch progress, exposing the employee to a fall hazard.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $570.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    On or about May 24, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were operating forklifts without being certified by the employer, exposing other employees to the hazard of being struck by the forklift.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $570.00 Reduced

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:    On or about May 24, 2013, nonmetallic-sheathed cable powering four 110-volt receptacle boxes in series along the west wall of the warehouse was not protected in rigid conduit, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $570.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.      On or about May 24, 2013, the 110-volt Makita 9553NB portable grinder in the maintenance room had a cut on the outer sheathing of the flexible cable, which exposed the internal insulated wires, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $570.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:    On or about May 24, 2013, a double light switch box located in the workshop was missing one of the switches, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:    On or about May 24, 2013, a receptacle box powering an extension cord located in the center of the warehouse was missing its faceplate, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $570.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On or about May 24, 2013, flexible cords were used as permanent wiring, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    a: Two extension cords affixed in series to a pipe down the center of the warehouse were used permanently to power vibrators.      b:  An extension cord was cut and used as permanent wiring for a receptacle box in the workshop.  The cord was plugged into the wall and affixed to the side of a work desk to power the portable grinder and an extension cord reel.

Issued

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:    On or about May 24, 2013, flexible cords were affixed to a structure and used as permanent wiring, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    a:  Two extension cords affixed in series to a pipe down the center of the warehouse were used permanently to power vibrators.      b:  An extension cord was cut and used as permanent wiring for a receptacle box in the workshop.  The cord was plugged into the wall and affixed to the side of a work desk to power the portable grinder and an extension cord reel.