OSHA Inspection: PETE GOULD & SONS, INC.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(i):     The employer did not provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees were being cut, at each active landing, and/or on each employee transport vehicle:     a. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way, Doddridge County WV: There was no first aid kit at the location where employees were cutting timber as determined on 2-26-13.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7)(i):     The employer did not assure that each employee, including supervisors, had received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in Appendix B:         a. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way, Doddridge County WV: The employer did not ensure the 3 employees that carried the equipment, oil and fuel in and out to the remote timbering operation and who performed the refueling of the of the saws were certified in first aid as determined on 2-27-13.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7)(ii):   The employer did not assure that each employee's first-aid and CPR training and/or certificate of training remained current:   a. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way, Doddridge County WV: The employer did not ensure one of the employees who operated a chain saw to cut timber on the right of way had a current certification in first aid training as determined on 2-26-13.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(4):     The employer did not provide and maintain portable fire extinguishers on each machine and vehicle in accordance with the requirements of subpart L of part 1910:     a. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way at Maxwell Ridge Road, Doddridge County WV: Caterpillar D5H XL Series II Dozer had no fire extinguisher present on machine as observed on 3-07-13.     Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(f)(1)(i):     The employer did not assure that each machine, including any machine provided by an employee, was maintained in a serviceable condition.      a. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way near Maxwell Ridge Road, Doddridge County WV: The Kobelco SK210 LC (PG 698) excavator used to clear the right of way had a back up alarm that was not operable as observed on 3-07-13.      b. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way near Maxwell Ridge Road, Doddridge County WV: The CAT D5H XL (Series II) dozer (PG 506) had a horn that was not operable as determined on 3-07-13.     c. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way near Arnolds Creek Entrance, Doddridge County WV: The Kobelco SK 210 (PG 688) excavator equipped with grapple had a back up alarm and a horn that was not operable as observed 3-07-13.     Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(6)(ii):     The distance between adjacent work areas was not at least two tree lengths of the trees being felled:     a. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way, Doddridge County WV: Employees were not two tree lengths apart working in adjacent areas felling trees as determined on 2-26-13.  Two employees were working at 66 ft, and 89 ft. away from a 91 ft. tall hickory tree that was cut by another employee as determined on 2-26-13.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(3)(iii):   Training content did not consist of the recognition of safety and health hazards associated with the employee's specific work tasks, including the use of measures and work practices to prevent or control those hazards:   a. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way, Doddridge County WV: Three employees working as saw hands cutting timber were working in an area less than one tree length from each other and the training given to employees did not include the topic of staying 2 tree lengths away from each other during cutting operations as determined on 2-26-13.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)(vi):     A chain saw was not started on the ground or where otherwise firmly supported:     a. MOSA SOO8 project, near Arnolds creek End of Right of Way, Doddridge County WV: Employees operating chain saws such as the Stihl 361 with 20 inch bar, drop-start the chainsaws prior to cutting trees, exposing employees to severe lacerations as determined on 3-07-13.     Abatement Certification Required For This Item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.154(b)(4): Heaters used in the vicinity of combustible tarpaulins, canvas or similar coverings were not located at least 10 feet from the coverings:     a. Office Trailer/Yard Area near Ellenboro, WV:  The 40,000 BTU diesel fueled Reddy Heater was located 38.5 inches from the nearest combustible tarpaulin to the front of the heater and 12.5 inches to the rear of heater which was located in a job made hut built out of tarpaulins as observed on 3-7-13.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.352(a): Readily movable objects to be welded on, cut or heated were not moved to a designated safe location away from fire hazards:   a. Office Trailer/Yard Area near Ellenboro, WV: The welding of the excavator bucket took place inside the job made hut and was within 16 to 21 inches of the combustible tarpaulin at the nearest point as determined on 3-7-13.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   a. MOSA SOO8 Project, Doddridge County WV: The employer did not train all employees in their hazard communication program including the location of the material safety data sheets for hazardous materials they were exposed to such as but not limited to mix gas as determined on 3-7-13.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(f)(1)(iii):   The employer did not assure that operating and maintenance instructions were available either on the machine or in the area where the machine was being operated:   a. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way near Maxwell Ridge Road, Doddridge County WV: The operating and maintenance instructions were not available on the Caterpillar D5H XL Series II dozer (PG506) or on the job site as observed on 3-07-13.    b. MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way near Maxwell Ridge Road, Doddridge County WV: The operating and maintenance instructions were not available on the Kobelco SK210 LC excavator (PG 698)  or on the job site as observed on 3-07-13.   c.MOSA SOO8 project, Right of Way near Arnolds Creek Entrance, Doddridge County WV: The operating and maintenance instructions were not available on the Caterpillar D5H Series II dozer (PG-505)  or on the job site as observed on 3-07-13.   d. Between the Entrance from Arnold's Creek End of the Right of Way and the Coordinates N39.25741 / W80.76136: The operating and maintenance instructions were not available on the Kobelco SK210 excavator equipped with grapple attachment (PG-688) or on the job site as observed on 3-07-13.   e. Between the Entrance from Arnold's Creek End of the Right of Way and the Coordinates N39.25741 / W80.76136: The operating and maintenance instructions were not available on the Kobelco SK160 excavator equipped with grapple attachment (PG-687) or on the job site as observed on 3-07-13.

Issued

Aug 22, 2013

Abate by

Aug 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a. Office Trailer/Yard Area near Ellenboro, WV: The outer insulated jacket of the flexible electrical cord for the Cables Voltage Control box of the welding machine had been pulled out of the strain relief device exposing individual insulated conductors as observed on 3-7-13.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item