OSHA Inspection: A.C. MILLER CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Sep 6, 2013

Abate by

Sep 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,800 · Current $3,600 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 from the harzard created by rotating parts:    a) 31 E. Bridge Street, Spring City, PA - Employee was not protected from the hazards created by an unguarded rotating chuck on the Ridgid drill press, Model #DP15000, and Serial #01285E0098. This violation exposed the employee to rotating parts and flying parts from material or bit, when in operation. This violation was observed on or about July 11, 2013.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 6, 2013

Abate by

Sep 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,800 · Current $3,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) 31 E. Bridge Street, Spring City, PA - The 1800 RPM U.S. Electrical Tool Company abrasive wheel machine, Model #502, Serial #55185 was not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving, exposing the employees to struck-by and rotating parts hazards.This violation was observed on or about May 31, 2013.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 6, 2013

Abate by

Sep 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  a) 31 E. Bridge Street, Spring City, PA - The 1800 RPM U.S. Electrical Tool Company abrasive wheel machine, Model #502, Serial #55185, was not equipped with a peripheral protecting member, exposing the employees to a struck-by hazard. This violation was observed on or about July 11, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 6, 2013

Abate by

Sep 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:    a) 31 E. Bridge Street, Spring City, PA  Provisions were not made for the Powermatic band saw, Model #81, Serial #181251, to prevent the machine from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after a power failure. This violation exposes the employee to an amputation hazard. This violation was observed on or about July 11, 2013.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    a) 31 E. Bridge Street, Spring City, PA  Workers adjacent to the welding areas were not protected from rays by flameproof screens or shields, exposing the employees to optical hazards. This violation was observed on or about May 31, 2013.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) 31 E. Bridge Street, Spring City, PA  The energized junction box (120 volts) which supplies power to the reinforcing bar bender and its control panel was damaged, exposing the employees to a potential shock/electrocution hazard. This violation was observed on or about May 31, 2013    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) 31 E. Bridge Street, Spring City, PA  The company was utilizing an energized (110 volts) re-locatable power tap (RPT) which was not used in accordance with its listing and labeling, exposing the employees to an electrical/fire hazard. This violation was observed on or about May 31, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $12,600 · Current $9,450 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:Note:      a) 31 E. Bridge Street, Spring City, PA - A section of the guard rail system was missing on Big Form 1, Bay1, exposing the employees to a fall hazard greater than 4 feet. This violation was observed on or about June 13, 2013.      The A.C. Miller Concrete Products, Inc. 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 312632169, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on March 30, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 9558 Rt. 22 Blairsville, PA 15717.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(6)(ii): Containers were not stored in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering:  a) 31 E. Bridge Street, Spring City, PA  A 100 pound LP Gas container was not stored in a suitable location and not protected from tampering, exposing the employees to a possible fire/explosion hazard. This violation was observed on or about June 25, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.