OSHA Inspection: COUNTY MATERIALS CORPORATION

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,273 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 6/8/2016, ZUBLIN Wire Machine was not guarded below cage being formed which left an unguarded opening to a pit below approximately 5' deep.     b)    On or about 6/8/2016, a guard railing was needed on the platform for the stairs at the 2nd to third flight where the crane rail is located with approximately a potential 20' to 25' fall to the concrete floor. There was a gap of approximately 7' from the existing hand rail to the I beam.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i): Flight(s) of stairs with four or more risers, less than 44 inches wide and having both sides enclosed, were not equipped with at least one standard handrail:  a)    On or about 6/8/2016, the stairway leading to the pit in the forming area was not equipped with any hand railings for the 15 steps leading to the pit which were approximately 33 inches wide.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $2,618 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii):  The distance between rungs, cleats, or steps of fixed ladders exceeded 12 inches:    a)    On or about 6/8/2016, Rungs for the pit ladder below the ZUBLIN machine were spaced approximately 16" apart which exceeded the OSHA Standard.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(iii): The minimum clear length of rungs or cleats was not 16 inches.  a)    On or about 6/8/2016, Rungs for the pit ladder below the ZUBLIN Wire machine did not have a minimum clear length of 16".

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,273 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 6/8/2016, Employees had been operating a wire draw machine without guarding on the draw roll nip points which were located approximately 69" off the floor.    b)    On or about 6/8/2016, Box fan was available for use that had access to nip points when in operation.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Aug 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 or about 6/8/2016, JET pedestal grinder was available for use without the tongue guards being properly adjusted.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a)    On or about 6/8/2016, The METKO conveyor from the cement pit had part of the guard missing which exposed the chain and sprocket nip point.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $2,618 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 6/8/2016, Flex conduit was damaged for the wiring at the discharge area of the ZUBLIN Wire Machine.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used to run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.  a)    On or about 6/8/2016, Temporary flexible cord was run through the cement block wall for the water bubbler from the ZUBLIN room without a protective grommet.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $1,964 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical:    a)    On or about 6/8/2016, The parts washer in the ZUBLIN Wire Machine room did not have a label in place with the identity of the chemical that was being used in it.

Issued

Jul 28, 2016

Abate by

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  a)    On or about 6/8/2016, The parts washer in the ZUBLIN Wire Machine room did not have a label in place with the hazard warnings for the chemical that was being used in it.