OSHA Inspection: UNIVERSAL CONCRETE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

May 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(5): Respiratory protection retraining was not conducted annually:    (a) Production Plant - On or about December 9, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators received comprehensive and effective training at least annually.    Universal Concrete Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314728296, citation number 1, item number 13a and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

May 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested:    (a) Production Plant - On or about December 9, 2013, employees required to half-face elastomeric respirators were not fit tested annually.    Universal Concrete Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314728296, citation number 1, item number 4b and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:    (a) Production Plant - On or about December 9, 2013, the employer did not ensure that employees who wear half-face elastomeric respirators received comprehensive and effective training prior to wearing a respirator.    Universal Concrete Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314728296, citation number 1, item number 13a and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Jun 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $1,572 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees entered:    (a)  Grey Cement Silo - On or about December 9, 2013, where employees enter spaces with limited means of egress and potential atmospheric hazards, the employer did not evaluate the potential hazards created by the cement, to include exposures to portland cement, gypsum, respirable quartz, chromates, and nuisance dust.    (b)  White Cement Silo - On or about December 9, 2013, where employees enter spaces with limited means of egress and potential atmospheric hazards, the employer did not evaluate the potential hazards created by the the cement, to include exposures to portland cement, gypsum, limestone, and crystalline silica.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  (a)  Mixer Area - On or about December 9, 2013, employees were not informed of the existence of, or dangers posed by, permit required spaces located in the plant, in that two dust collector bag-houses located on top of cement tanks were not labeled as permit required confined spaces, nor were employees informed by any other means.  NOTE: A sign reading DANGER-PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER or using other similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $2,619 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:      1.  Production Bay 1:  35-Ton Kone Crane / Kone Hoist, Serial A4716 - On or about December 9, 2013, the overhead crane used to move product throughout the production bay has not had a complete inspection since October 2011.     2.  Production Bay 2:  15-Ton Reading Crane / Munck Hoist, Model 2841B1, Serial 8494T1096 - On or about December 9, 2013, the overhead crane used to move product throughout the production bay has not had a complete inspection since October 2011.     3.  Production Bay 3:  15-Ton Conco Crane, Serial 4907 - On or about December 9, 2013, the overhead crane used to move product throughout the production bay has not had a complete inspection since October 2011.     4.  Production Bay 4:  15-Ton Conco Crane, Serial 67950 - On or about December 9, 2013, the overhead crane used to move product throughout the production bay has not had a complete inspection since October 2011.     5.  Steel Bay 5:  15-Ton Reading, Serial 67950 / Munck Hoist - On or about December 9, 2013, the overhead crane used to move product throughout the steel bay has not had a complete inspection since October 2011.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,964 · Current $3,696

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) Mixer Prep Area - On or about December 9, 2013, an unused opening in the panel board was covered by a metal plate cover which is not UL Listed for this purpose.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $0 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:    (a)  Light Panel #8 - On or about December 9, 2013, the dead front cover on the electrical enclosure was damaged and hanging off of the frame.    (b)  Light Panel at Mixer Preparation Area - On or about December 9, 2013, the electrical enclosure was rusted and corroded and there was a gap between the dead front panel and trim.    Universal Concrete Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314728296, citation number 1, item number 11b and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $154 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Mixer Prep Area - On or about December 9, 2013, the circuit breakers in the 120V power panel were not marked to indicate their purpose.    Universal Concrete Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314728296, citation number 3, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

May 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $6,160 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)  Production Plant - On or about December 9, 2013, where employees, including but not limited to Carpenters, Electrician, Maintenance Worker, and Mixer Operator, perform servicing, maintenance, and/or set up of equipment and machinery, to include but not limited to the Pan Cement Mixer, Rockwell Tilting Arbor Saw, Delta Band Saw, 35T Kone Crane, 15T Conco Crane, 15T Reading Crane, and 15T Crane, the employer did not review developed lockout/tagout procedures to ensure that the procedure was adequate and requirements of the standard were being followed.    Universal Concrete Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314728296, citation number 1, item number 14 and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

May 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    a)  Production Plant - On or about December 9, 2013, Authorized Employees, including but not limited to Carpenters, Electrician, Maintenance Worker, and Mixer Operator, who perform servicing, maintenance, and/or set up of equipment and machinery, to include but not limited to the Pan Cement Mixer, Rockwell Tilting Arbor Saw, Delta Band Saw, 35T Kone Crane, 15T Conco Crane, 15T Reading Crane, and 15T Crane, were not trained in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control, as required in paragraph (A) of this section.     Universal Concrete Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314728296, citation number 1, item number 16 and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $154 · Current $124 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:     (a) Throughout Plant - On or about December 9, 2013, where portable fire extinguishers are available for use by employees, the extinguishers had not been inspected since September 2013.    Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.     Universal Concrete Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, or it's equivalent 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314728296, citation number 1, item number 3d, instance b and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

May 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $3,696 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 - On or about December 9, 2013, employees have not completed a training and evaluation program prior to operating powered industrial trucks.    Universal Concrete Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314728296, citation number 1, item number 6a and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $8,624 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.180(d)(4): Complete inspection(s) of crane(s) were not performed at intervals as generally defined in 1910.180(d)(ii) with a determination made as to whether deficiencies constituted a safety hazard:    a)  Yard - On or about December 9, 2013, where employees operate the P&H (Model 790TC) Fixed Boom Crane, a complete inspection for deficiencies which may constitute a safety hazard, to include those outlined in paragraph (d)(3) and (d)(4)(i) through (d)(4)(x) of this section, was last inspected on May 18, 2012.      b)  Yard - On or about December 9, 2013, where employees operate the MI-Jack 50-Ton Travel Lift Gantry Crane, a complete inspection for deficiencies which may constitute a safety hazard, to include those outlined in paragraph (d)(3) and (d)(4)(i) through (d)(4)(x) of this section, was last inspected on August 6, 2012.    Universal Concrete Products Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314728296, citation number 1, item number 9b and was affirmed as a final order on August 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 400 Old Reading Pike, Stowe, PA 19464.