OSHA Inspection: LLOYD DALE RICHMOND

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $800 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. At the residence where an employee operated the elevated work platform near energized power lines, the employer did not have the trucks insulated parts dielectrically tested, thereby exposing employees to a contact hazard.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,120 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. At the north/west side of the house where employees were cutting tree limbs with a chainsaw, the employer did not  require employees to wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to; Cut-resistant chaps, gloves, hard hats, and face shields.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Sep 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  a. At the worksite where employees were removing a large tree limb from a residence using a chain saw and a chipper, a certified written hazard assessment was not completed.