OSHA Inspection: CAST SYSTEMS, L.L.C

Issued

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(iv): Ladders were not maintained in a good usuable condition at all times:  a)  For the establishment doing business as Cast Systems 19400 Peachland Blvd. Port Charlotte (FL) where employees were using a half of an extension ladder with a bent rung and missing feet, as observed on or about February 24, 2015.  b) For the establishment doing business as Cast Systems 19400 Peachland Blvd. Port Charlotte (FL) where employees were using a six (6) foot Green Bull A Frame ladder with a split railing, as observed on or about February 24, 2015.

Issued

May 20, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  (a) For the establishment doing business as Cast Systems L.L.C. located at 19400 Peachland Blvd. Port Charlotte (FL) where employees were operating a Hyster Llift Truck #280 with a rear tire missing large pieces as well as no tread for traction while operating in the yard's sandy gravel mixture, as observed on or about February 24, 2015.

Issued

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,040 · Current $1,224 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2):  The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  (a)  for the establishment doing business as Cast Systems 19400 Peachland Blvd. Port Charlotte (FL) where employees using Advanced Overhead Systems top running cranes with underhung hoists and remote controls for 5 ton and 10 ton to pick up concrete forms in the fabrication area, as observed on or about February 24, 2015.

Issued

May 20, 2015

Abate by

Jun 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   a)  For the establishment doing business as Cast Systems 19400 Peachland Blvd. Port Charlotte (FL) where employees using Advanced Overhead Systems 5 ton and 10 ton top running cranes with underhung hoists and remote controls while lifting concrete forms, as observed on or about February 24, 2015.

Issued

May 20, 2015

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):  a)  For the establishment doing business as Cast Systems L.L.C. located at 19400 Peachland Blvd. Port Charlotte (FL) where employees were allowed to operate a Caterpillar V330 and/or Hyster lift trucks, as observed on or about February 24, 2015.