OSHA Inspection: GEIGER READY-MIX CO, INC.

Issued

May 5, 2021

Abate by

Jun 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,753 · Current $9,753

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): Energy control procedure.  The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:  Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tag-out devices and the responsibility for them.   On or about  February 11, 2021, the employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by and crush-by hazards due to the unexpected release of stored energy.  The company's procedures did not include complete procedures to isolate the access to the truck's cab. The passenger side door which also allows access to the cab was not locked out. An employee was fatally injured while working under a Ready-mix concrete delivery truck that was not locked out to prevent the accidental release of stored energy. The truck rolled back and crushed the mechanic between the concrete floor and the axle wheel.

Issued

May 5, 2021

Abate by

Jun 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  On or about February 11, 2021, the employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards due to the unexpected release of stored energy. The employer failed to conduct annual inspections of the energy control procedures to ensure that the procedures were accurate and that procedures were being followed by employees.

Issued

May 5, 2021

Abate by

Jun 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $8,192 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):  On or about  February 11, 2021, the employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards due to the unexpected release of stored energy.  An employee was fatally injured while working under a Ready-mix concrete delivery truck that was not locked out to prevent the accidental release of stored energy. The truck rolled back and crushed the mechanic between the concrete floor and the axle wheel.  Mechanics did not use wheel chocks to prevent the vehicle from rolling during servicing and maintenance.