OSHA Inspection: BOUGHTON'S PRECAST, INC.

Issued

Oct 19, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

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 is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:   a) On or about September 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8 feet while they store and gather materials at the second level of the maintenance shop area. The employees were not protected with a fall protection system.

Issued

Oct 19, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,956

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(I): Cylinders were not kept far enough away from the actual welding or cutting operation so that sparks, hot slag, or flame would not reach them:   a) On or about September 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to serious injuries from oxygen cylinders stored near the welding operations at the production area. The oxygen cylinders were stored approximately 10 feet from the welding operations.

Issued

Oct 19, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   a) On or about September 18, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shocks from several switch and outlet boxes at the maintenance shop and production area. The electrical switch and outlet boxes were not provided with an electrical switch and outlet cover.

Issued

Oct 19, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,956

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area:   a) On or about September 18, 2018, and at times prior, the employer did not have a safety data sheet available for several hazardous chemicals used at the maintenance area. Employees were exposed to serious illness while using the chemicals to include but not limited to the following:      1) Aervoe galvanized coating - contains naphtha and butyl acetate. Naphtha is highly toxic which can be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Butyl acetate is flammable and can cause skin irritation and dizziness.     2) Startex paint thinner - contains nahtha, ethylbenzene and xylene. Naphtha is highly toxic which may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Ethylbenzene and xylene are flammable and can cause skin irritation and dizziness.     3) Transfer 4063 trim adhesive - contains dimethyl ether and is highly toxic and can cause asphyxiation.     4) CARQUEST battery cleaner - contains butoxyethanol and can cause skin irritation and dizziness.     5) Bondo fiberglass resin - contains methyl ethyl ketone and are flammable and can cause skin irritation and dizziness.     6) Panida gasoline - contains benzene and can cause dizziness, nausea, and skin irritation.     7) Rustoleum paint sealer - contains propane and butyl acetate and are flammable and can cause skin irritation and dizziness.     8) Valvoline starting fluid - contains naphtha, propane, and diethyl ether. Naphtha is highly toxic which may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Propane and diethyl ether are flammable and can cause skin irritation and dizziness

Issued

Oct 19, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $415 · Current $415

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   a) On or about September 18, 2018, and at times prior, several portable fire extinguishers were located in the maintenance shop and production area. The location of the portable fire extinguishers were not identified with a "fire extinguisher" sign.

Issued

Oct 19, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:   a) On or about September 18, 2018, and at times prior, two portable fire extinguishers were located in the maintenance shop area and were discharged. The portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged condition.

Issued

Oct 19, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:   a) On or about September 18, 2018, and at times prior, two portable fire extinguishers were discharge and several others were missing the maintenance inspection cards. The portable fire extinguishers were not inspected and maintained in the workplace.

Issued

Oct 19, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $415 · Current $415

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 conditions:   a) On or about September 18, 2018, and at times prior, a Hyster forklift was used by forklift operators to move precast materials at the yard area. The forklift had pieces of the tires missing and had not been taken out of service until it was repaired.

Issued

Oct 19, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $415 · Current $415

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:   a. On or about September 18, 2018, and at times prior, an electrical circuit breaker panels located at the west side of the maintenance shop area was blocked with shop tools and equipment. The electrical circuit breaker panel was not readily accessible to the employees.