OSHA Inspection: MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,729 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(9): 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that ladders  are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury:  The employer failed to establish and/or implement an inspection program for ladders used at the facility. On and at least several days prior to March 2, 2022, employees tasked with completing various maintenance activities at the site were not protected from fall hazards of approximately six (6) feet plus, when using the company's (Werner) portable step ladder. A visual inspection of the company's ladder showed that the ladder had a damaged spreader bar however, the defective equipment was not removed from service.

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(10): Any ladder with structural or other defects was not immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with �1910.22(d), or replaced:  On and at least several days prior to March 2, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that the company's (Werner) six (6) foot portable step ladder was visually inspected for damage and/or defects that would affect the condition of the equipment. The spreader or locking device used to hold the front and back sections of the ladder open while in use was damage however, the equipment  was not removed from service.

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(c)(4): The employer did not ensure that ladders that are used only on stable and level surfaces unless they are secured or stabilized to prevent accidental displacement:   On March 2, 2022, an employee tasked with cleaning the company's pugmill was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately six (6) feet plus while using the company's (Werner) portable step ladder to gain access to the top of the mill.  The ladder was place on the ground next to the mill, but it was not secured. The spread and/or locking device was damaged and thus the potential for the ladder to become displaced/unstable existed.

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:   On or before March 3,2022, the company's lockout/tagout program was deficient in that, specific procedural steps or additional methods and instructions to protect employees from unguarded moving parts and entanglement/entrapment hazards  were not developed and their use enforced at the facility. Energy sources used at the facility include but are not limited to, electricity, pneumatic energy, thermal energy and/or gravity.

Issued

Jul 26, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    The employer failed to ensure that training on the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood and applied when machinery was shut down and tested for repairs. Employees who service and maintain equipment such as the pugmill which is equipped with mixer paddles were exposed to caught in/caught by, entanglement and amputation hazards from rotating parts.