OSHA Inspection: PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC SERVICES

Issued

Dec 10, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a: JLG 6042 Rough Terrain Forklift: The employees that had been operating the rough terrain forklift were not trained to operate this type of lift as determined on 10-4-12.    Abatement Certification for this Item Is Required

Issued

Dec 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(vi):     Industrial truck(s) in use did not meet the applicable requirements of design, construction, stability, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation, as defined in American National Standards Institute B56.1-1969, Safety Standards for Powered Industrial Trucks.    a. Roofing Project: The JLG 6042 rough terrain forklift was left unattended with the trash bin on the forks approximately 14 feet off the ground as observed on10-4-12.

Issued

Dec 10, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)    a. Roofing Project at Baymont Hotel: The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program for employees who work with hazardous materials such as but not limited to Black Jack all weather roof cement which contained mineral spirits and was labeled a combustible as determined on 10-4-12.     Abatement Certification is Required for this Item.

Issued

Dec 10, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):     The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)    a. Roofing Project at Baymont Hotel: The employer did not maintain material safety data sheets on all hazardous materials that his employees were exposed such as but not limited to Black Jack all weather roof cement which contained mineral spirits and was labeled a combustible as determined on 10-4-12.     Abatement Certification is Required for this Item.

Issued

Dec 10, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)    a. Roofing Project: The employer did not provide information and training to his employees who worked with hazardous materials such as but not limited to Black Jack roofing cement that contained petroleum asphalt, mineral spirits and was labeled a combustible as determined on 10-4-12.    Abatement Certification is Required for this Item.

Issued

Dec 10, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):     The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:    (a)  On or about October 4, 2012, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:  1.  Management Commitment and Leadership       A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.       B.  Program Reviewed Annually.       C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.       D.  Adequate commitment of resources.       E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.       F.  Management observations of safety rules.    2.  Assignment of Responsibility          A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.      B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.      C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.    3.  Identification and Control of Hazards       A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.       B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls).        		                  C.  Action taken to address hazards.       D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.       E.  Technical reference materials available.    4.  Training and Education        A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.        B.  Specialized training taken when needed.        C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.    5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis         A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.         B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes and propose corrective action.         C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action   initiated.                                         6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance         A.  First aid supplies and medical services available.         B.  Employees informed of medical results.         C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.    Abatement Certification Reqired for this Item

Issued

Dec 10, 2012

Abate by

Dec 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a):     Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    a. Roofing Operation At Baymont Hotel: Employees performing various operations such as carrying tools, the ladder, and bundles of shingles were wearing tennis shoes in lieu of steel toed boots as observed on 10-4-12.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

Dec 10, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):     Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    a. Roofing Operation at Wing Section: One of the employees operating the Bostitch pneumatic nail gun was wearing sun glasses in lieu of safety glasses equipped with side shields and 2 employees working directly adjacent to the operators of the pneumatic nail guns during the installation of the roofing shingles were not wearing eye protection as observed on 10-4-12.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item

Issued

Dec 10, 2012

Abate by

Dec 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):     Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a. Roofing Operation Above Private Entrance / Wing Section: Employees were exposed to a fall of approximately 18 feet from eave to ground while installing shingles on a roof with a slope of 6 in 12 as observed on 10-4-12.     Abatement Certification Required for This It Item.