OSHA Inspection: CONCRETE CORING COMPANY OF ST. LOUIS INC.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Section 3.4.4., Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Compressed gas cylinder(s) were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over:  Inside of the Shop, the following compressed gas cylinders were not secured:  a/  One compressed gas cylinder partially filled with argon.  b/  One compressed gas cylinder partially filled with oxygen.  c/  One compressed gas cylinder partially filled with acetylene.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in an acetylene generator compartment:  a/  Inside of the Shop, a compressed gas cylinder partially filled with oxygen was stored adjacent to a cylinder partially filled with acetylene.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a/  The workplace hazard assessment had not been certified.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(e):  Defective or damaged personal protective equipment was used:  a/  Inside of the Shop, the FR rated welding jacket used by employee(s) contained two, large holes over the user's chest area.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training did not consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  a/  Inside of the Shop, the operator of the Yale Fork Truck, m/n GLC050TFNUA0096, s/n E187D04606U, was not provided with formal training, practical training, or an evaluation prior to being authorized to operate this piece of equipment.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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). The certification shall 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/  Inside of the Shop, the operator of the Yale Fork Truck, m/n GLC050TFNUA0096, s/n E187D04606U, was not certified prior to operating this piece of equipment.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck was not taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition:  a/  Inside of the Shop, the four solid tires belonging to the Yale Fork Truck, m/n GLC050TFNUA0096, s/n E187D04606U, were badly damaged due to large chunks of rubber missing.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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 in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a/  Inside of the Shop, the chuck and unused portion of the drill bit belonging to JET Drill Press, m/n JDP-14MF, s/n 8040027, was not guarded.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a/  Inside of the Shop, the 460 volt PNL #1 Circuit Breaker Panel Box was blocked by the presence of a steel job box.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  a/  A hazard communication program was not developed in writing that addressed how container labeling (f), safety data sheets (g), or employee training (h) will be managed.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas) was  not available:  a/  A list of all hazardous materials used by the exposed employees was not prepared in writing.