OSHA Inspection: DIXIE HAULING AND EXCAVATING

Issued

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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.    a.     On the site where employees were trimming tree from around energized electrical lines and working in the street to feed limbs into a tree chipper, the employer faided to set up a traffic road zone to divert traffic away from the employees working on or near the street thereby exposing employees to a struck-by vehicular traffic.

Issued

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(3): "Electrical tests." Electrical tests shall be made in conformance with the requirements of ANSI A92.2 - 1969, Section 5. However, equivalent DC voltage tests may be used in lieu of the AC voltage test specified in A92.2 - 1969. DC voltage tests which are approved by the equipment manufacturer or equivalent entity shall be considered an equivalent test for the purpose of this paragraph (c)(3).    a.     On the site where employees were working from an elevated work platform to trim trees from around the energized power lines, the employer did not have the trucks insulated parts dielectrially tested thereby exposing employees to a contact hazard.

Issued

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:  29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;  a.     On the site where employees were working in close proximity to energized elctrical lines to trim tree limbs with a chain saw and tree shears, the employer did not perform a personal protection assessment to dertermine the type of protection needed when performing the work.

Issued

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(i): Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices, safety procedures, and other safety requirements in this section that pertain to their respective job assignments. Employees shall also be trained in and familiar with any other safety practices, including applicable emergency procedures (such as pole top and manhole rescue), that are not specifically addressed by this section but that are related to their work and are necessary for their safety.  a.      On the site where employees were working within two (2) feet of energized power lines, the employer did not provide training on the hazards of working within ten (10) feet of energized power lines thereby exposing employees to a contact hazard.

Issued

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(a)(2)(ii)(D): The proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment.  Note: For the purposes of this section, a person must have this training in order to be considered a qualified person.  a.     On the site where an employee was working in close proximity to energized power transmission, the employer did not provide training in the proper procedures, for using personal protective equipment, insulating and sheilding materials, and insulated tools within two (2) feet of energized 7.2 KV power line thereby exposing employees to a contact hazard.

Issued

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(g)(2)(v): Fall arrest equipment, work positioning equipment, or travel restricting equipment shall be used by employees working at elevated locations more than 4 feet (1.2 m) above the ground on poles, towers, or similar structures if other fall protection has not been provided. Fall protection equipment is not required to be used by a qualified employee climbing or changing location on poles, towers, or similar structures, unless conditions, such as, but not limited to, ice, high winds, the design of the structure (for example, no provision for holding on with hands), or the presence of contaminants on the structure, could cause the employee to lose his or her grip or footing.  Note 1: This paragraph applies to structures that support overhead electric power generation, transmission, and distribution lines and equipment. It does not apply to portions of buildings, such as loading docks, to electric equipment, such as transformers and capacitors, nor to aerial lifts. Requirements for fall protection associated with walking and working surfaces are contained in Subpart D of this Part; requirements for fall protection associated with aerial lifts are contained in 1910.67 of this Part.  Note 2: Employees undergoing training are not considered "qualified employees" for the purposes of this provision. Unqualified employees (including trainees) are required to use fall protection any time they are more than 4 feet (1.2 m) above the ground.  a.     On the site where an employee was trimming limbs from around 7.2 KV energized electric lines from a aeial lift, the employee was not provided or enforced to wear a fall protection system thereby exposing employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

2013-06-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(r)(2)(v): Each employee in the immediate area of an operating chipper feed table shall wear personal protective equipment as required by Subpart I of this Part.29 CFR 1910.269(r)(2)(v):   a.     On the site where employees were trimming trees and feeding the branches into a wood chipper, the employer did not provide ear protection thereby exposing employees to hearing loss.