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OSHA Inspection: OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH, INC. DBA NORTHFIELD BLOCK COMPANY

Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH, INC. DBA NORTHFIELD BLOCK COMPANY in 3400 BUNGALOW ROAD, MORRIS, IL 60450 (NAICS 327331). OSHA activity number 347040651.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH, INC. DBA NORTHFIELD BLOCK COMPANY
Site address
3400 BUNGALOW ROAD
City
MORRIS
State
IL
ZIP
60450
Mailing
3400 BUNGALOW ROAD, MORRIS, IL 60450

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Federal Agency (M)
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
327331
Employees
73
Ownership type
A

Citations

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.147 C07 I A

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.   On or about, October 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees performing service and maintenance work on the paver plant screw conveyor were adequately trained on the methods and means necessary to isolate and control hazardous energy sources. Employees in the paver plant were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards from the potential for unexpected energization and release of stored energy when performing service and maintenance work such as, but not limited to, cleaning activities.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.147 D05 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $14518.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(5)(i):Following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe.  On or about, October 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure that stored energy in the control panel of the paver plant screw conveyor was discharged and/or controlled prior to allowing employees to perform service and maintenance work. As a result, employees working in the paver plant were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards associated with the equipment's rotating screw auger while performing service and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, cleaning activities.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $14518
  • — Z (S) $14518

1910.147 D06

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $14518.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(6): Verification of isolation. Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.  On or about October 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees verified isolation and de-energization of hazardous energy sources prior to allowing them to perform work on the paver plant screw conveyor.  On or about October 16, 2023, the employer failed to clearly identify all of the specific steps to be followed by employees to isolate and disable the components of the tiger plant screw conveyor in order to safely de-energize the equipment and control the hazardous electrical energy. Energy control procedure TGP-WS-C lacked specific steps for discharging stored electrical energy contained in the control panel prior to equipment access. Additionally, clear and specific verification steps were not prescribed to determine the effectiveness of the energy control measures.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $14518
  • — C (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.147 C04 II

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $14518.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): 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 Items A-D of this section:   On or about October 16, 2023, the employer failed to clearly identify all of the specific  steps to be followed by employees to isolate and disable the components of the tiger plant screw conveyor in order to safely de-energize the equipment and control the hazardous electrical energy. Energy control procedure TGP-WS-C lacked specific steps for discharging stored electrical energy contained in the control panel prior to equipment access. Additionally, clear and specific verification steps were not prescribed to determine the effectiveness of the energy control measures. As a result, employees' extremities  were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards associated with the equipment's rotating augers when performing service and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, cleaning activities.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (3)
  • — F (S) $0
  • — C (S) $14518
  • — Z (S) $14518

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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 347040651.