OSHA Inspection: BROWN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Nov 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10):   LP-Gas systems were exposed to damage from vehicular traffic, precautions against such damage were not taken.    a)    At the wash rack at the shop, on June 12, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the 250 gallon LP gas tank end was unprotected at the edge of the concrete apron.    Note: Abatement certifiaction is required.

Issued

Nov 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  On offhand grinding machines, work rests were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest:    a)    In the shop, on June 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the work rest on the Black and blue bench grinder was missing.    b)   In the shop, on June 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the work rest on the Jet bench grinder was 3/8 on an inch.    Note: Abatement certifiaction is required.

Issued

Nov 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     Safety guards were not adjusted so that the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:    a)     In the Shop, on June 12, 2012, and at times prior therto, the tongue guard on the black and blue bench grinder was missing.    b)    In the Shop, on June 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the tongue guard on the Marc bench grinder was 1/2 inch.    c)    Iin the Shop, on June 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the tongue guard on the Jet bench grinder was 5/8 inch.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Nov 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): The rated load was not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:    1)     At the shop, on June 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, weight ratings on three bottle jacks were not legibly and permanently marked.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Nov 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.244(a)(2)(vi)(a):    Portable jacks used in the shop were not inspected once every six months when they were used constantly or intermittently:    a)     At the Shop, on June 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, all the jacks were not inspected.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Nov 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):    Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    a)     In the Shop: on June 12, 2012, and at times prior thereto, acetylene and liquid propane gas cylinders were stored next to oxygen cylinders.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Nov 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) In the Shop, On or about June 12, 2012 and at times prior therto, the power supply cord on the black and blue bench grinder lacked strain relief.    Note: Abatement certification is required.