OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN CONCRETE INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6033.00 · Current $3204.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): Each employee was not protected from tripping or stepping into, or through, an open hole that was less than 4 feet above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems:  Mixer Area - Employees were not protected from tripping or stepping through a hole that was approximately 42 inches above a lower level.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5323.00 · Current $3204.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, or where employees feet were exposed to electrical hazards:  Facility - Employees were not required to wear protective footwear with puncture resistant soles when there was a danger of foot injuries due to objects piercing the sole.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5323.00 · Current $3204.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): A thorough inspection of all ropes was not made at least once a month and certification record maintained which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier for the ropes which that were inspected:  Facility - The employer did not ensure that monthly rope inspections and certification records were being conducted on cranes.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i): At the beginning of each operator's shift, the upper limit switch of each hoist was not tested:  Facility - Prior to use, at the beginning of each operator's shift, the upper limit switch was not tested.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Hoist chains were not inspected monthly with a certification record which included the date of the inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected:  Rebar Shop - Monthly hoist chain inspections, including a certification record, were not being conducted.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7098.00 · Current $3204.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(d): Slings, fastenings, and attachments were not inspected by a competent person each day before being used for damage or defects:  Facility - The employer did not ensure slings used on cranes were not inspected each day before use.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings were not made at least once every 12 months:  Facility - Alloy steel chain sling inspections were not made at least once every 12 months.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Steel chain slings did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  Step Shop - A steel chain sling used on crane 006 did not have an identification tag stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web slings were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  Tank Shop - Synthetic slings did not have legible tags showing rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4525.00 · Current $3204.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) did not have non-kickback fingers, or dogs, so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  Woodworking Shop - A JET table saw, model JTAS-10-1 serial number 7014734, did not have non-kickback fingers or dogs installed to prevent material from being thrown back toward the operator.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4525.00 · Current $3204.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheels were used on portable grinders were not provided with safety guards meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):  Garage - The employer did not ensure an abrasive wheel on a portable grinder had an installed safety guard.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5323.00 · Current $3204.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for fixed wiring:  Facility - Flexible cords were used as a substitute for fixed wiring in the following instances:  a) Garage - A microwave and mini refrigerator. b) Woodworking Shop - A table saw. c) Woodworking Shop - A dust collector and bandsaw.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5323.00 · Current $3204.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area prior to their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  Facility - Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area prior to the time of their initial assignment.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10646.00 · Current $3204.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  Garage - A Nissan-powered industrial truck, serial number KCPH01P902814, model number KCPH01A18PV, had a damaged side shift hydraulic line and was not taken out of service.  American Concrete was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1559552, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 3-02-22, with respect to a workplace located at 1717 Stillwater Avenue, Veazie, ME 04401.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  Facility - Powered industrial trucks were not examined before being placed into service in the following instances:  a) Garage - Nissan fork lift serial number KCPH01P902814, model number KCPH01A18PV. b) Step Shop  - Yale fork lift serial number F813V01700D, model number GDP100VXNCSV111.  American Concrete was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1559552, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 3-02-22, with respect to a workplace located at 1717 Stillwater Avenue, Veazie, ME 04401.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3548.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  Facility - Portable fire extinguishers throughout the facility were not visually inspected at least monthly.  American Concrete was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1559552, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 3-02-22, with respect to a workplace located at 1717 Stillwater Avenue, Veazie, ME 04401.

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  Facility - The place of employment was not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition in the following instances:  a) Tank Shop b) Step Shop c) Lunchroom

Issued

2024-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles by a reliable light source:  Facility - Emergency exits did not have functioning illuminated exit signs in the following instances:  a) Tank Shop. b) Rebar Shop. c) Step Shop : Double doors and exit by crane 008. d) Stone Cutting Shop.