OSHA Inspection: ATLANTIC PRECAST CONCRETE, INC.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,000 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crusning hazards during the use of spreader beam lifting attachment which was not legibly marked with the rated load capacity:    a)  Atlantic Precast Concrete - Base Side Dept. - On or about March 20, 2018, employees were using a crane to lift concrete forms with a spreader beam that was not legibly marked with the rated load capacity, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:    a)  Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 15, 2018, debris such as broken wood, broken concrete, broken styrofoam, trash, and empty solvent/paint containers occupied floor areas such as, but not limited to, the Channel Department in the proximity of the side exit door.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(4)(ii):  The employer did not remove all sweepings, solid or liquid wastes, refuse, and garbage in such a manner so as to avoid creating a menace to health, and done so as often as necessary or appropriate to maintain the place of employment in a sanitary condition:  a)  Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 20, 2018, piles of concrete dust and concrete chunks were present on the working floors in areas, such as but not limited to, Building #1.  The concrete dust was observed becoming airborne from employee traffic and other heavy equipment, exposing employees to trip fall hazards and hazards associated with silica dust.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(11): The employer did not ensure that portable ladders used to gain access to an upper landing surface had side rails that extended at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface:    a) Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 15, 2018, an employee was using a portable 10 foot ladder to access the top of a concrete form that was 9 foot, four inches (9'4") above grade, and the employer did not ensure that the side rails of the ladder extended at least 3 feet above the working edge.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a) Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 15, 2018, an employee was standing on top of a box form approximately 9'4" above grade without fall protection in order to operate the controls of a forklift elevated cement hopper, exposing the employee to fall injuries.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): The exit route was not adequately lit so that an employee with normal vision could see along the exit route:    a) Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 15, 2018, the employer's emergency lighting system in the Channel Department was inoperable and prevented employees with normal vision from seeing along their exit route.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 15, 2018, the employer's electric powered Exit sign in the Channel Department was inoperable and did not illuminate to a surface value of at least 5 foot-candles by a reliable light source.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the required training consisting of a combination of formal instruction , practical training , and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    a)  Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 15, 2018, an employee was operating a 20,000 pound capacity forklift without completing the formal instruction and had not been evaluated for forklift certification, exposing the employee or surrounding employees to forklift hazards.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, or were placed in service if the examination showed conditions adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:     a) Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 20, 2018, an employee was operating a forklift to move concrete basins around with an in operable seatbelt, exposing the employee to crush hazards.      Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:      a) Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 20, 2018, an employee was operating a Toyota forklift to move precast concrete water basins, which did not have a legible capacity nameplate.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel chain slings did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    a) Atlantic Concrete Precast - Base Side Dept - On or about March 20, 2018, a Crane Operator was using an overhead crane for lifting concrete forms with a chain that did not have identification indicating the size, grade, and rated capacity, exposing the employee to struck-by hazards.    b) Atlantic Concrete Precast - Frame Dept - On or about March 20, 2018, a Crane Operator was using an overhead crane for lifting concrete structures with a chain that did not have identification indicating the size, grade, and rated capacity, exposing the employee to struck-by hazards.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii): Records of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination:   a)  Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 20, 2018, employees were utilizing steel chain slings  to lift concrete forms with overhead cranes and the employer did not maintain records of when the slings were last thoroughly inspected, exposing employees to stuck-by hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $3,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2590

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) Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 15, 2018, an employee was mixing flammable paints in the Channel Department utilizing a portable handheld mixer with a power cord that had damaged strain relief, exposing the employee to electrical hazards and burns.    b) Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 15, 2018, an employee was mixing flammable paints in the Yard paint area utilizing a portable handheld mixer with a power cord that had damaged strain relief, exposing the employee to electrical hazards and burns.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 10, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,778 Reduced

Hazardous substances D150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:     a) Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 15, 2018, employees were utilizing hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Back-Set solution from a 100 gallon open top tote that was not labeled, and or, a placard was not used to identify and convey hazards to the employees.    b)  Atlantic Precast Concrete - On or about March 15, 2018, employees were utilizing hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, diesel fuel for portable heaters.  Employees were filling and storing diesel fuel in 5 gallon containers that were labeled as Xylene.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.