OSHA Inspection: JESSE CRAIG PAINTING, INC.

Issued

2001-04-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2001-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

Issued

2001-04-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2001-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

Issued

2001-04-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2001-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14000.00 · Current $14000.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to: Potential falls in excess of 400 feet.
Jesse Craig Painting Company, Inc., approximately 18 miles west of
Monahans, TX., in Ward
County, approximately 1/4 mile north of I-20, at exit 58 on Wilson Ranch,
for the period of
time from October 26 to October 29, 2000:
Deficiencies included, but were not limited to the following:
1. The employer allowed two employees to ride, together at the same time,
on
a 1/2 inch nylon rope load line connected to the load line at a hand-tied
loop.
Additionally, materials were being hoisted connected to the same loop.
2. The employer allowed two employees to ride, together at the same time,
on
a 1/2 inch nylon rope load line that was wrapped around a "Capstan Head"
which
was bolted to the left rear wheel of a pick-up truck.  The wheel had been
jacked
off the ground and the "Capstan Head" was being used as a friction winch,
and
is not approved for hoisting people.
3. There was no redundant automatic emergency break in use on the "Capstan
Head" hoist.
4. There was no line speed indicator on the "Capstan Head" hoist to
determine
rate travel.
5. Anti two-blocking was not provided for the hoist line used to raise
personnel.
6. Two pieces of 1/2 inch nylon climbing rope had been used to secure a 3
inch
McKissick snatch block in place, across the face of the tower, at
approximately
the 475 foot level of the tower.  The snatch block was being used to carry
the
load line.  Neither the rope nor the McKissick snatch block maintained the
5000
pound requirements for lifting personnel.
7. The employer did not ensure that proper fall arrest equipment was
provided
to all employees who worked on the tower.  That equipment would include,
shock
absorbing lanyards and full body harnesses.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to correct the
hazardous conditions may
include:
Ensure the design and use of the base-mounted dual-drum hoist used to lift
employees to and
from their workstations aloft be in accordance with OSHA Compliance
Directive CPL 2-1.29,
or utilize an approved personnel platform with the use of a crane in
accordance with 29 CFR1926.550(g).  Conduct pre-lift inspections,
meetings,
trial lifts to assure all systems, controls and
safety devices are activated and functional, and/or:
Utilize an approved safety climbing device or personal fall arrest system
while climbing a tower
and enforce use of approved fall protection equipment, that will insure
100% fall protection,
when working from a tower, and:
Assure employees are trained on precautions and safe practices for proper
use of climbing and
Personal Fall Arrest equipment in accordance to written manufacturer's
instructions.
Assure employees and materials are not lifted on the same load line at the
same time.

Issued

2001-04-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2001-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14000.00 · Current $14000.00

Issued

2001-04-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2001-05-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $400.00