OSHA Inspection: ENSIGN UNITED STATES SOUTHERN, LLC

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2805.00 · Current $2805.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii): The distance between rungs exceeded 12 inches and were not uniform throughout the ladder:    PARTS UNIT: On or about March 7, 2013, the rungs on a fixed ladder exceeded 12 inches in two areas. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(d)(3): The side rails of through or side-step ladder extensions did not extend 3 1/2 feet above parapets and landings.     PARTS UNIT: On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the side rails on a fixed ladder extended 3 1/2 feet above the landing platform. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 8 feet to ground level.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4675.00 · Current $4675.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:     On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure that mobile home/office trailers were grounded. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with electrical shock, burns and arcing.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4675.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    MOBILE HOME/OFFICES: On or about March 7, 2013, the employer did not ensure that extension cords powering equipment such as, but not limited to, sump pumps servicing the mobile homes were inspected and taken out of service when a defect or damage was observed. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with electrical shock, burns and arcing.