OSHA Inspection: MYRL & ROY'S PAVING, INC.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Abate by

Apr 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,113 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees operating the Komatsu Forklift: model FG25T-14, powered industrial truck were properly trained and evaluated prior to use. This condition exposed employees to injuries associated with improper powered industrial truck operations.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Abate by

Apr 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:   (a)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a written certification/ evaluation was conducted on employees using the Komatsu Forklift: model FG25T-14, powered industrial truck. This condition exposed employees to injuries associated with improper powered industrial truck operations.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,113 · Current $3,900 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2): Overhead cranes were not inspected for defects on a daily basis for items including but not limited to; all functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment, deterioration or leakage of air or hydraulic systems and hooks:   (a)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure frequent inspections were conducted on a 1-ton overhead crane located in the truck area. Employees used the crane to transport components in and around the production floor. This condition exposed employee to struck-by hazards.  (b)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure frequent inspections were conducted on a 2-ton overhead crane located in the truck area. Employees used the crane to transport components in and around the production floor. This condition exposed employee to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of cranes had not been conducted in the past 12 months:   (a)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure periodic inspections were performed on a 1-ton overhead crane located in the truck area. Employees used the crane to transport components in and around the production floor. This condition exposed employee to struck-by hazards.  (b)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure periodic inspections were performed on a 2-ton overhead crane located in the truck area. Employees used the crane to transport components in and around the production floor. This condition exposed employee to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Abate by

Apr 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,113 · Current $3,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:  (a)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about and at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure guarding was in place on the Jet Step Pulley Drill Press: Model No. JDP-20MF, Stock 15Q88921201508 within the welding area.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Abate by

Apr 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  (a)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about and at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure the Jet Step Pulley Drill Press: Model No. JDP-20MF, Stock 15Q88921201508 within the welding area was securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Abate by

Apr 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,857 · Current $6,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  (a)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a 55-Ton Hydraulic Shop Press located in the welding area was adequately guarded at the point of operation. This condition exposed employees to amputation, nip-point, struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Abate by

Apr 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,113 · Current $3,900 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch:   (a)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about the times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the Double Dragon Bench Grinder Model MD150K, had at least one-eighth inch space between the abrasive wheel and tool rest. This condition exposed employees to flying debris hazards associated with a abrasive wheel failure as well as metal debris leaving the wheel while in use.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Abate by

Apr 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the tongue guard on the Jet 10 Inch Bench Grinder Model Number JBG-10A, had a minimum distance of at least one fourth inch. This condition exposed employees to flying debris hazards associated with an abrasive wheel failure as well as metal debris leaving the wheel while in use.

Issued

Mar 6, 2024

Abate by

Apr 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,113 · Current $3,900 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): The employer did not ensure that space about electric equipment and or sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  (a)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about and at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that space about electric equipment and or sufficient access and working space was provided and maintained from the front of an electrical panel box within the shop area.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards due to the blocked panel.  (b)Myrl & Roy's Paving, Inc. at 1300 North Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD  57103: On or about and at times prior to November 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that space about electric equipment and or sufficient access and working space was provided and maintained from the front of an electrical panel box within the lab area.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards due to the blocked panel.