OSHA Inspection: PWF ENTERPRISE, LLC.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6)(i):  Employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces were not instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the necessary precautions to be taken, and in the use of protective and emergency equipment required:    (a) 95 foot level - on or about October 5, 2012 - confined space hazard awareness instruction was not provided to employees that were performing work in the water tower tank.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.353(b)(3):  Where a welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means were not provided for quickly removing him in case of an emergency.  An attendant with a pre-planned rescue procedure was not stationed outside to observe the welder at all times and capable of putting rescue operations in effect:    (a) 95 foot level - on or about October 5, 2012 - lifelines or any other means of retrieval were not provided, and an attendant was not stationed outside for the employees that were performing welding inside the water tank.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,360

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):     Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladders length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    (a) 95 foot level, between Rings# 9 & 10 - on or about October 5, 2012 - the ladder that was used to gain access from these two areas did not extend three feet above the landing.

Issued

Nov 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2):     All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers:    (a) Base of the Stairtower - on or about October 5, 2012 - the four-gang electrical outlet was missing the cover.