OSHA Inspection: CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION ALASKA LLC

Issued

Jun 27, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,008 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(h)(1): Each circular crosscut table saw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw blade above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut:  Denali National Park, East Fork Toklat River Bridge Repair work site:  On or about 12 June 2013 and times prior thereto, the 120 volt, 12" Dewalt table saw, Model DW744, missing hooded guard.  This condition exposed employees to a struck by and amputation hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(a): Hand tool(s), power tool(s) or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition:   Denali National Park, East Fork Toklat River Bridge Repair work site:  On or about 12 June 2013 and times prior thereto, a 120 volt Dewalt DW369, Serial Number 659333, 15 amp, 5800 RPM 7 ¼ circular saw  had damaged electrical cord.  This condition exposed employees to an electrical shock and burn hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,080 · Current $432 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(1): Valve protection cap(s) were not in place on compressed gas cylinder(s)  Denali National Park, East Fork Toklat river Bridge Repair work site:  On or about 12 June 2013 and times prior thereto, an Argon cylinder, DOT-3AA2015 laying by work trailer without a protective cap installed.  This condition exposed employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9): Compressed gas cylinders were not secured in an upright position at all times:  Denali National Park, East Fork Toklat River Bridge Repair work site:  On or about 12 June 2013 and times prior thereto, the Argon cylinder, DOT-3AA2015 not secured.  This exposed employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Jun 27, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,008 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  Denali National Park, East Fork Toklat River Bridge Repair work site:  On or about 12 June 2013 and times prior thereto, no Guardrail system was installed on the bridge for employees traversing from work trailer to bridge work.  Bridge guard rail measured approximately 26 inches.  This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 38.5 feet.

Issued

Jun 27, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)   Denali National Park, East Fork Toklat River Bridge Repair work site:  On or about 12 June 2013 and times prior thereto a written hazard communication program was not available at the work site. This condition exposed employees to chemical burns, poisoning, and skin dermatitis.

Issued

Jun 27, 2013

Abate by

Jul 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)   Denali National Park, East Fork Toklat River Bridge Repair work site:  On or about 12 June 2013 and times prior thereto, a Material Safety Data Sheet was not available for a five gallon bucket of Dayton superior Clear Resin Cure J11W Concrete Curing Compound.  This condition exposed employees to exposed employees to chemical burns, poisoning, and skin dermatitis.