OSHA Inspection: RIVERFRONT LIMESTONE, LLC

Issued

May 28, 2015

Abate by

Jun 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.62(a)(2): Defective gear, as defined by the manufacturer's specifications, was used by the employer.     a) Dock - On or about 4/28/15, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when hooks on lifting bridles were not equipped with safety latches.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

May 28, 2015

Abate by

Jun 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1918.62(g)(2)(vi): Synthetic web slings were not removed from service when they exhibited a display of visible warning threads or markers designed to indicate excessive wear or damage.   a) Dock - On or about 4/28/15, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when damaged slings were being used to lift and move equipment.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

May 28, 2015

Abate by

Jul 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): In addition, the employer must establish and implement those elements of a written respiratory protection program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily is medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator is cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user. Exception: Employers are not required to include in a written respiratory protection program those employees whose only use of respirators involves the voluntary use of filtering facepieces (dust masks).  a)  Riverfront Limestone, LLC - On or about 4/28/2015, the employer did not establish and implement all required elements of a written respiratory protection program.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)-

Issued

May 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) Dock - On or about 4/28/15,   strain relief was not provided on an extension cord.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

May 28, 2015

Abate by

Jun 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(v): A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations did not have an enclosure for the receptacle that was weatherproof when the receptacle was covered    a) Dock - On or about 4/28/15, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when an outside outlet was not protected against water accumulation.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).