OSHA Inspection: BLOOM OIL FIELD ELECTRIC SERVICES

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3625.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment:       On or about April 3, 2012, at a remote overhead powerline re-routing site, the employer did not ensure that employees wore the correct personal protective equipment when working with energized powerlines, exposing employees to the hazard of electricity.

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):      On or about April 3, 2012, at a remote overhead powerline re-routing site, the employer failed to conduct a work site assessment to ensure overhead powerlines were de-energized prior to allowing employees to work on the lines, exposing employees to the hazard of electricity.

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3625.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(i): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements in this section that pertain to their respective job assignments:       On or about April 3, 2012, at a remote overhead powerline re-routing site, employees were allowed to work on a power transmission line without being properly trained on the recognition of specific safety precautions pertaining to their respective job assignments, exposing employees to the hazard of electricity.

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(b)(1)(i): For field work involving two or more employees at a work location, the employer did not ensure that at least two trained persons were or one trained person was available if all new employees are trained in first aid, including CPR, within 3 months of their hiring dates:      On or about April 3, 2012, at a remote overhead powerline re-routing site, employees were not trained in CPR/First Aid.

Issued

2012-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $3625.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(o)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and enforce work practices for the protection of each worker from the hazards of high-voltage or high-power testing at all test areas, temporary and permanent:       On or about April 3, 2012, at a remote overhead powerline re-routing site, the employer did not test an overhead power line for residual currents as it was lowered to an employee on the ground, exposing an employee to the hazard of electricity.