OSHA Inspection: BINGHAMTON PRECAST & SUPPLY CORP.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Nov 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,482 · Current $4,286 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $4,286 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:    a) On or about 5/6/2016, Mixer Area:  Ladderway openings on the first and second level platforms were not provided with swing gates or offsets.  Employees exposed to falls of up to 16 feet    b) On or about 6/7/2016,  Aggregate elevator Area:  The ladderway opening at the top of the access ladder was not provided with swing gates or off sets.    Employees exposed to falls of 28 feet.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $4,286 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:  Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.      a) On or about 5/6/2016, Mixer Area:  A front platform on the mixer had chain guardrails that had six inches of deflection.  The top rails were a height of 28 inches and the midrails were at a height of 12 inches.    Employees exposed to falls of 10.5 feet.      b) On or about 5/6/2016, Mixer Area:  A front platform on the mixer was not provided with any midrail.  Employees exposed to falls of eight feet.    c) On or about 5/6/2016, Mixer Area:  A platform on the second level of the mixer had an unguarded platform opening.  Employees exposed to falls of eight feet.    d) On or about 5/6/2016, Mixer Area:  A platform on the second level of the mixer, in the front was not provided with a rail system.  Employees were exposed to falls of eight feet.    e) On or about 5/6/2016, Inside Form Area:  No rails or other fall protection was provided while employees were walking and working on top of forms.  Employees exposed to falls of 6.5 feet.    f) On or about 6/7/2016, Exterior Form Area:  No rails or other fall protection was provided while employees were walking and working on top of the forms.  Employees exposed to falls of nine feet.    g) On or about 6/7/2016,  Platform Above the Turret:  The top rails were at a height of 27 inches above the platform and the midrails were at a height of 8 inches above the platform.   Employees exposed to falls of 34 feet.    h) On or about 6/7/2016, Sand/ Aggregate Bins:  No rails or other fall protection was provided while employees were walking and working on top of the bins.  Employees exposed to falls of 8 feet.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Nov 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(2)(i): Portable ladders were not used so that the ladders feet extended approximately one quarter of the ladders working length:    a) On or about 5/6/2016, Mold Area:  Wooden shop made ladders were used while their feet extended one half the distance of their working length.       Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.25(d)(2)(xix): Portable ladders were not equipped with non slip bases:    a) On or about 5/6/2016, Mold Area:  Wooden shop made ladders were in use without non slip bases while set up on concrete.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,286 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a): Flammable liquids were not kept in covered container(s) when not actually in use:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Paint Area:  Flammable thinners and paints (sealers) such as, but not limited to Xylene, Carboline Bitumastic 300M and Coopers C4  were left in open topped containers.             Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Paint Area:  Smoking and open flames from propane torches  are allowed where open containers of flammable liquids are present along with freshly applied flammable liquids.              Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Class I flammable liquid(s) were dispensed into containers without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Paint Area:  Flammable thinners and paints (sealers) such as, but not limited to Xylene, Carboline Bitumastic 300M and Coopers C4  were transferred without any bonding and grounding between containers.      b) On or about 6/7/2016, Back Pod Area:  Sil-Act Sealer is transferred without bonding and grounding between containers.             Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,286 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(5)(i): Portable fire extinguishment and control equipment was not provided in such quantities and types as were needed for special hazards of operation and storage:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Paint Area:  There was no fire protection where flammable liquids were in storage and in use.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(ii): Adequate aisles were not maintained for unobstructed movement of personnel and fire protection equipment:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Paint Area:  Debris, boxes, wooden pallets, tools, propane cylinders, product, and dunnage obstructed the walking area, working area and aisles.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iv): Ground areas around buildings and unit operating areas were not kept free of weeds, trash, and/or other unnecessary combustible materials:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Paint Area:  Debris, boxes, wooden pallets, tools, propane cylinders, and dunnage were left in the spray area.        Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $4,286

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:    a) On or about 5/6/2016, Throughout the facility:  No certification was performed to ensure that employees exposed to various hazards throughout the facility were provided with appropriate PPE such as but not limited to appropriate hand protection and respiratory protection.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Paint Area:  Impervious gloves such as butyl/ nitrile were not used while applying products such as, but not limited to Sikagard 62, Coopers C4, andTrumbull 60-32 sealers.        Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $4,286 Reduced

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) On or about 5/6/2016, Throughout the facility:  The company did post signs at permit required confined spaces to inform employees of their existence.  This includes locations such as, but not limited to the concrete mixer and aggregate bins.        Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:    a) On or about 5/6/2016, Throughout the facility:  The company did not implement a confined space entry program.  Employees are exposed while entering confined spaces such, but not limited to concrete mixers and aggregate bins.        Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(i): Compressed air receiver(s) were not equipped with one or more spring-loaded safety valves:    a) On or about 5/6/2016, Throughout the facility:  Metal containers were in use to hold and dispense form oil.  The containers were pressurized with air.  There was no relief valve to prevent over pressurization.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,286 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Concrete Pouring Area:  A Caterpillar powered industrial truck was being utilized with a lifting attachment other than what was approved by the manufacturer.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Concrete Pouring Area:  A Caterpillar powered industrial truck was being utilized with a lifting attachment other than what was approved by the manufacturer.  No additions were added to the trucks data plate.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(o)(2): Load(s) were being handled which exceeded the rated capacity of the industrial truck(s):    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Concrete Pouring Area:  A Caterpillar powered industrial truck was being utilized with a lifting attachment which allowed for the load to exceed the capacity rating of the truck.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,286 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) On or about 6/7/2016, Warehouse area:  A Hyster diesel powered industrial truck was in use without an operational horn or operational parking brake.        Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Nov 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,286 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Back Interior Shop Area:  A Jet table saw was used without an automatically adjusting hood.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Back Interior Shop Area:  A Jet table saw was used without a spreader.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Back Interior Shop Area:  A Jet table saw was used without non kick back fingers.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,286 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii): Approved protective equipment (designated P(F) in Figures Q1, Q2, and Q3) were not installed in fuel gas piping system, such as, but not limited to anti flow back protection:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Back Pod Area:  An oxy acetylene torch was used without a back flow preventer.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,286 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Back Interior Shop Area:  A blue colored extension cord powering a Styrofoam cutter was damaged.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Back Interior Shop Area:  Metal parts of the Styrofoam cutting table were not provided with a continuous path to ground.    b) On or about 6/7/2016, Back Interior Shop Area:  Styrofoam cutting tools were not provided with a continuous path to ground.        Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $4,286 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) On or about 5/6/2016, Mixing Area:  Employees are exposed to energized electrical parts while inside of a mixer control box.      b) On or about 6/7/2016, South Side Shop Area:  Employees are exposed to energized electrical parts inside of an electrical box mounted next to the break room door.         Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $4,286 Reduced

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) On or about 6/7/2016, Back Interior Shop Area:  An alligator shear was not properly guarded, the existing guard was not adjusted so that it was effective.    b) On or about 6/7/2016, Back Interior Shop Area:  A Rebar shear was not adequately guarded, the two hand controls were being operated with one hand.      Abatement certification is required for these items.  Binghamton Precast & Supply Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 981961, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/23/2014, with respect to a workplace located at 18 Phelps Street, Binghamton, NY.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Aug 12, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 6/7/2016, Throughout the facility:  The employer had not performed a periodic review of their energy control procedures.       Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Oct 27, 2016

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    a) On or about 6/7/2016, Base of storage tower:  A shaft end was not guarded at the base of the access ladder.     Abatement certification is required for these items.