OSHA Inspection: PINION DESIGN AND CONTRACTING

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $2300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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:      On or about March 13, 2012, at 88025 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma worksite: Pinion Design and Contracting employees were using a SkyTrak telehandler rough terrain forklift model 10054 not in accordance with manufacturer's design and operating instructions.           a)  SkyTrak outriggers were not extended out onto solid surfaces exposing employees to the hazards of  a forklift tipping over.           b)  Material was being hoisted with the Skyrak without the proper hoisting attachment exposing employees to the hazards of of being struck by an unstable load.

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:      On or about March 13, 2012, at 88025 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma worksite: Employees exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to, damaged electrical cords, being struck by materials/equipment, and unguarded tools had not received adequate training in the recognition, avoidance, and regulations regarding such unsafe conditions.

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:      On or about March 13, 2012, at 88025 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma worksite: Employees without hardhats were working around a SkyTrak telehandler, model 10054, rough terrain forklift moving I-Beams exposing employees to the hazards of being struck in the head by material.

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1550.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):      On or about March 13, 2012, at 88025 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma worksite:  Employee (s) operating a SkyTrak telehandler rough terrain forklift, model 10054 were not trained to operate the forklift exposing the employees to the hazards of being struck by the equipment or dropped load.

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1650.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(a)(2)(i):  Rigging equipment for material handling did not have permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer that indicate the recommended safe working load:      On or about March 13, 2012, at 88025 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma worksite:  Pinion Design and Contracting did not ensure the 8 ft. wire rope had a permanent tag or markings to indicate the recommended safe working load exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by a load of material.

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2640.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1):  When power operated tools are designed to accommodate guards, they were not equipped with such guards when in use:      On or about March 13, 2012, at 88025 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma worksite: Employees were using a Dewalt angle grinder model D28402 without a guard exposing employees to being struck by the abrasive disc.

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2640.00 · Current $1300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:      On or about March 13, 2012, at 88025 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma worksite: Pinion Design and Contracting did not ensure a multi-frayed yellow extension cord used with a Bosch Bullet Extreme hammer drill was removed from service exposing employees to the hazards of electrical shock.

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $2300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv): Employee(s) working in an aerial lift were not standing firmly on the floor of the basket:      On or about March 13, 2012, at 88025 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma worksite: Pinion Design and Contracting did not ensure employees kept their feet firmly on the floor of the basket of a Genie S-40 telescopic boom aerial lift while performing connecting operations.

Issued

2012-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9240.00 · Current $4600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):  A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:      On or about March 13, 2012, at 88025 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma worksite: Pinion Design and Contracting did not enforce the use of fall protection by employees using a Genie S-40 telescopic boom aerial lift exposing the employee to being thrown from the aerial lift.    PINION DESIGN AND CONTRACTING, INC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 312381445 CITATION 01, ITEM 001 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON May 22, 2009, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 5101 GALLARDIA CORPORATE PL, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK.