ELGIN, IL —
OSHA Inspection: CONCRETE SPECIALTIES CO. (ELGIN)
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of CONCRETE SPECIALTIES CO. (ELGIN) in 1375 GIFFORD ROAD, ELGIN, IL 60120 (NAICS 327332). OSHA activity number 344394184.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- CONCRETE SPECIALTIES CO. (ELGIN)
- Site address
- 1375 GIFFORD ROAD
- City
- ELGIN
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60120
- Mailing
- 1375 GIFFORD ROAD, ELGIN, IL 60120
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 327332
- Employees
- 50
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.29 B02 I
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2020
- Abate by
- Apr 29, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $10,603 · Current $10,603
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): (i) Midrails are installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface; Employees were exposed to falls from heights of 4 feet or more as follows: On or about October 18, 2019, the employer failed to ensure midrails were installed on the stairway used for employee access to the outside aggregate pit. Employees were exposed to falls of approximately 10' 3" to the ground below. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $10603
- — C (S) $10603
- — Z (S) $10603
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2020
- Abate by
- Apr 29, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $8,482 · Current $8,482
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves. On or about October 18, 2019, the employer failed to provide adequate guarding to protect employees from projecting shaft ends while operating the Aggregate Pit Conveyor Belt. Employees were exposed to caught-on hazards from projecting shaft ends when working in this area. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $8482
- — C (S) $8482
- — Z (S) $8482
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2020
- Abate by
- Apr 29, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $74,217 · Current $13,494 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc. On or about October 18, 2019, the employer failed to provide adequate guarding to protect employees from ingoing nip points and gaining access to the rotating rollers and conveyor belts reels while operating the Aggregate Pit Conveyor Belt. Employees were exposed to amputation, laceration and caught-in hazards while working in this area and placing sand onto the conveyor belt. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d) The Concrete Specialties Co. (Elgin) was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1255548, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on February 15, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1375 Gifford Road, Elgin, IL 60120.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $13494
- — C (R) $74217
- — Z (R) $74217
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 344394184.
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