OSHA Inspection: TEX ART STONE

Issued

Apr 17, 2018

Abate by

May 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,846 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(a): Scaffolds used in general industry did not meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds).       In concrete mixing area, a Komatsu 30 forklift was used to elevate an employee standing on a wooden platform to install metal conduit and was exposed to a fall of 14 feet to the ground below.

Issued

Apr 17, 2018

Abate by

May 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,219 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit".       In the main store area, the employer did not ensure the exit door was equipped or identified with an "EXIT" sign exposing the employees to entrapment hazards.

Issued

Apr 17, 2018

Abate by

May 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,219 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s).        In concrete mixing area, employees were exposed struck-by and fire hazards while operating a Komatsu 30 forklift:      a) Operating without a backup alarm,    b) Operating without a horn    c) Operating without a fire extinguisher.

Issued

Apr 17, 2018

Abate by

May 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,219 Reduced

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.        In the mixing shop, the employer did not ensure that the sprocket and chain of the concrete mixer were guarded exposing employees to caught-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 17, 2018

Abate by

May 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,626 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e): Markings were not provided on electrical equipment giving voltage, current, wattage, and other ratings as necessary.        In the concrete mixing area, the employer did not label the electrical panels with the voltage ratings exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Apr 17, 2018

Abate by

May 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,626 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose; and each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.      In the concrete mixing area, employees use receptacle gang boxes and switches that had missing covers exposing employees to the live internal parts and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Apr 17, 2018

Abate by

May 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii): Boxes shall be closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place, boxes were not closed as required.   In the concrete mixing area, electrical panel and junction boxes used to energizes concrete mixing machine and vibrator table and other electrical equipment were left open during operations exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Apr 17, 2018

Abate by

May 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,219 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap.        In the concrete mixing shop, the employer spliced a vibrator table power cord to another power cord without a junction box exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Apr 17, 2018

Abate by

May 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $739 · Current $407 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a): The employer did not ensure that at the end of the year an annual summary of injuries and illnesses on the OSHA 300 Log was created, certified and posted.       At the facility located in Keller, Texas, the employer did not create, certify, or post an annual summary OSHA 300 and 300A logs for each year:    a) 2015  b) 2016  c) 2017