OSHA Inspection: C & B WHITE SERVICES

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):   The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards from moving vehicles.    On or about July 11, 2012, and at times prior there to, employees were picking up and moving construction zone hazard signs.  Two of the employees were riding in the bed of the company truck straddling the tailgate with one leg in the truck bed and one leg on the bumper, exposing them to fall hazards.    While driving east at approximately 20 miles per hour, a gust of wind caught the signs and threw them into the employees on the bumper, knocking them to the ground.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees ride in the cab of the truck while moving construction zone hazard signs.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2):     The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    On or about June 13, 2012, and times prior thereto, the employer did not provide training to the employees on the hazards of improperly transporting cargo and passengers in a moving vehicle.  Employees riding in the back of the pickup truck were not secured in the vehicle to prevent falls and ejection.  The hazard was compounded by having the unsecured construction zone hazard signs in the truck bed with the employees.  The unsecured cargo could fly out of the bed striking nearby employees or knocking employees out of the truck creating the hazard of being struck by flying objects.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are trained in the recognition and avoidance of worksite hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.59    The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    On or about June 13, 2012, and times prior thereto, the employer did not complete a written hazard communication program to describe how the company would meet the requirements of employee training, gathering MSD sheets and labeling containers.      The company did not have MSDSs for chemicals such as cement and had not performed hazard communication training for employees.  The five employees are exposed to cement on a daily basis which may cause chemical burns and silicosis.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written hazard communication program is prepared and employees are trained on the hazards of the chemicals they work with.

Issued

Sep 28, 2012

Abate by

Oct 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.601(b)(7):     Tools and materials were not secured to prevent movement when transported in the same compartment with employees:    On or about July 13, 2012, and at times prior there to, construction zone road hazard signs were placed in the cargo area of a Chevrolet Silverado and transported without being secured, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that cargo is secured when in the bed of the truck.