OSHA Inspection: ZELLEN ASSOCIATES INC

Issued

Mar 15, 2000

Abate by

Mar 18, 2000

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $3,300

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a), Annotated Code of
Maryland:  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:
(a)Date of Violation:12/15/99
Location:100 Block South Bridge Street
Condition:Subcontractor's employees using pipe wrenches
to uncouple drill rods on a Vermeer D24 by 40
Navigator Directional Drilling Machine were
exposed to being struck by the wrenches and
rods.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this hazard is to prohibit the use of hand wrenches on
the drill rods.  Require the use of powere vises to break rod
joints, as recommended by the manufacture.  Also, ensure clear,
understandable communication between members of work crews.

Issued

Mar 15, 2000

Abate by

Mar 20, 2000

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $900

Issued

Mar 15, 2000

Abate by

Mar 20, 2000