OSHA Inspection: TEXAS QUALITY SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.28(a): Appropriate personal protective equipment was not worn by employee(s) in all operations where there was exposure to hazardous conditions:    a) On or about March 21, 2012, and at times prior thereto, at this construction site, an employee was allowed to use a Hilti power breaker tool to break concrete without wearing any type of eye protection. This condition exposed the employee to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):The path to groundfrom circuits, equipment, andenclosures were not permanent and continuous:    a) On or about March 21, 2012 and at times prior thereto, at this job site, a flexible cord used to power hand tools did not have a ground pin exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Jun 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1):The employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined on the basis of the following considerations:    a) On or about March 21, 2012 and at times prior therto, at this job site, a flexible electrical extension power cord without a grounding pin on the electrical plug were used to power tools such as but not limited to an electrical hammer breaker. This condition exposed the employee(s) to an electrical shock.