OSHA Inspection: HORIZON ENERGY SERVICES, LLC

Issued

2012-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(2):     Slings will not be shortened with knots or bolts or other make shift devices:     On or about April 24, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the legs of a 20 foot type SG grade 80 alloy steel chain sling being used to lift a hydraulic winch platform were not shortened by knotting, exposing employees to a crushed-by hazard.

Issued

2012-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6):     Slings were not securely attached to their loads:     On or about April 24, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure a 20 foot alloy steel chain sling was securely attached to a load being lifted.

Issued

2012-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9):     All employees were not kept clear of suspended loads:     On or about April 24, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure all employees were kept clear of a suspended load weighing approximately 650 lbs exposing employees to a crushed by hazard.

Issued

2012-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14):     Employers must not use slings without affixed and legible identification markings:    On or about April 24, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer was in use of two alloy steel chain slings that did not have permanently affixed durable identification:     a.  Employees were in use of a 20 foot type SG grade 80 alloy steel chain sling that did not have a permanently affixed durable identification, exposing employees to a crushed by hazard.    b.  Employees were in use of a two part bridle alloy steel chain sling that did not have a permanently affixed durable identification, exposing employees to a crushed by hazard.

Issued

2012-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1):     Alloy steel chain slings did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    On or about April 24, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure two alloy steel chain slings had permanently affixed durable identification:     a.  Employees were in use of a 20 foot type SG grade 80 alloy steel chain sling that did not have a permanently affixed durable identification, exposing employees to a crushed by hazard.    b.  Employees were in use of a two part bridle alloy steel chain sling that did not have a permanently affixed durable identification, exposing employees to a crushed by hazard.