OSHA Inspection: GULF ATLANTIC CULVERT CO, INC.

Issued

2019-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4376.00 · Current $2844.00 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, in that employees were exposed to crush-by hazards.    a. On or about June 7, 2019 the employer did not assure an employee was operating a CASE 586H Rough Terrain forklift and did not buckle the seat belt installed on the machine to ensure the safety of the operator.

Issued

2019-08-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4376.00 · Current $2844.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(vi): An adjustable barrier guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) were not securely attached to the press bed, bolster plate, or die shoe;     a. On or about June 7, 2019 the IMW Industries LTD Hugger band machine point of operation was not guarded at all times, to prevent the operator from inadvertently reaching into the die rollers, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2019-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months, to include deformed, cracked, or corroded members.  a. On or about June 7, 2019 one of ten structural support members of the overhead gantry crane, was severely corroded and structural integrity was compromised, exposing employees to possible crane collapse.

Issued

2019-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $319.00 · Current $207.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a. On or about June 7, 2019 the #2 Band Roller located in the shop area was not securely anchored to prevent walking or movement during operations, exposing employees to struck by hazards.