OSHA Inspection: PORTLAND STONE WARE CO.

Issued

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $3800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):   (a) Location - production area: On or about 09/30/2022, employees were exposed to falls when placing concrete into metal cylinders in pit.

Issued

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $3800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:  (a) Location - Production area: On or about 09/30/2022, employees were using a lifting synthetic sling that was damaged and not removed from service.

Issued

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(2): Makeshift device(s), knot(s) or bolt(s) were used to shorten sling(s)  (a) Location - production area: On or about 9/30/2022, employees were using a synthetic sling that was knotted and reduced the capacity of sling.

Issued

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $5400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  (a)Location - Support Post Production Area On or about 9/30/2022, the employer had not developed and implemented a written chemical hazard communication program to protect employees working with cement .