OSHA Inspection: TRI-STATE POLE & PILING, INC.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1):     In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked in a conspicuous place in each space to which they related:    Maintenance Shop - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards while retrieving tools and other items from 2 sheds with overhead storage. The maximum load capacity was not posted on the shed roofs.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h):     Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:      (a)  Northeast Corner of Pole Kiln - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a fixed stair to access kiln controls and they were not protected by a stair standard rail on the exposed side. The midrail was missing.    (b) East Side Roof of Pole Kiln - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a fixed stair to access the kiln roof. Employees were not protected by a stair standard rails with midrails.    c)  Treat Room - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a fixed stair to access a second level room. Employees were not protected by a stair standard rails with midrails.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b):     Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    (a)  East Side of Kiln - On or about July 2, 2012 an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards while engaged in stacking poles onto a tram. Employee was not protected by a stack that was stable against poles sliding or falling.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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    Maintenance Shop, West Wall - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while working in the shop and they were not protected by a 20 foot separation between stored oxygen cylinders and an acetylene cylinder or by a 30 minute fire barrier between the cylinders.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1):     Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    Pressure Treating Tank, East Side - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to hazard of electric shock from 480V circuits. Employees were not protected by legibly marked disconnects, circuit breakers and contactors.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B):     Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors    Maintenance Shop, East Wall  - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from a flexible cord running through the wall near a Sullair air compressor.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii):     Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water:    Treat Building - On or about July 11,2012 employees were not provided the availability of hot and cold or tepid water for washing.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):     Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    (a)  Wood Chip Furnace - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to fire hazards while working near the furnace and they were not protected by a fire extinguisher with a current annual maintenance check.     (b)   Maintenance Shop - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to fire hazards while working inside the Maintenance Shop and they were not protected by a fire extinguisher with a current annual maintenance check.

Issued

2012-08-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    Flammable Liquids Shed - On or about July 11, 2012 employees were exposed to fire and chemical hazards while working near a diesel fuel tank. The diesel tank did no have a label or sign identifying the tank's contents.