OSHA Inspection: AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) On March 21, 2014 and at times prior thereto; Maintenance Shop; employees have not been medically cleared to wear the  reuseable half-face respirator that are worn when chipping concrete from under the frame of the trucks.   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

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 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:  On March 21, 2014 and at times prior thereto; throughout facility; employer had not developed or conducted the annual periodic inspection required of the equipment specific lockout/tagout procedures established by the company ensuring adequacy of the procedures and training.     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

Jul 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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:   a) On March 21, 2014 and at times prior thereto; Maintenance area; employees were operating Dewalt grinders which had the tongue guard missing.

Issued

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less:  a) On March 21, 2014 and at times prior thereto; Maintenance area; electrical panels were blocked by equipment restricting access to them in the event of an emergency.     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

Jul 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  a) On March 21, 2014 and at times prior thereto; Maintenance area; the employer had not developed a respiratory program for the employees that are wear N95 and half face respirators while they are conducting their assigned duties.    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.