OSHA Inspection: AIC INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

Dec 28, 2012

Abate by

Jan 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.28(a):  The employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions.    Hanger Deck, Building 2641, HSC-25, Andersen Air Force Base, Yigo, Guam.  On or about July 19, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment including hard hats, eye and face protection, in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions from falling objects, grinding, and paint spraying operations.

Issued

Dec 28, 2012

Abate by

Jan 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(viii):  Portable fire extinguishers were not inspected periodically and maintained in accordance with maintenance and use of portable fire extinguishers, N.F.P.A. No. 10A-1970:    Hanger Deck, Building 2641, HSC-25, Andersen Air Force Base, Yigo, Guam.  On or about July 19, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the fire extinguisher in the refueling truck's cab was not inspected and the gauge was in the "red" area denoting charging is needed.

Issued

Dec 28, 2012

Abate by

Jan 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.152(b)(1):  More than 25 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids were stored in a room outside of an approved storage cabinet:     Hanger Deck, Building 2641, HSC-25, Andersen Air Force Base, Yigo, Guam.  On or about July 19, 2012, and at times prior thereto, over 140 gallons of flammable materials were stored in an unapproved flammable storage container exposing employees to serious injuries from fire hazards.  The container was not equipped with a fire protection sprinkler system.

Issued

Dec 28, 2012

Abate by

Jan 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $3,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(i)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    Building 2641, HSC-25, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam: On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the electrical switches in the warehouse were blocked and obstructed by a scaffold in the process of being erected and was not accessible to employees to permit safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

Issued

Dec 28, 2012

Abate by

Jan 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21) Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service:    Hanger Deck, Building 2641, HSC-25, Andersen Air Force Base, Yigo, Guam.  On or about July 19, 2012, and at times prior thereto, personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service exposing workers to serious injury and harm.   The lanyards were found to be covered in paint and other worksite debris.  The plastic retractable casings were also cracked causing the lanyards to get caught in the casings.

Issued

Dec 28, 2012

Abate by

Jan 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1):  Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer: (Construction Reference 1926.103)    Hanger Deck, Building 2641, HSC-25, Andersen Air Force Base, Yigo, Guam.  On or about July 19, 2012, and at times prior thereto, respirators were not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition exposing employees to environmental and chemical hazards at the worksite.

Issued

Dec 28, 2012

Abate by

Jan 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1):  Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:      Hanger Deck, Building 2641, HSC-25, Andersen Air Force Base, Yigo, Guam.  On or about July 19, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the electrical cord on the Genie Power Lift Z-80/60 was frayed and broken exposing electrical conductors.