OSHA Inspection: EHM ENGINEERS, INC.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 in that an employee involved in surveying activities in the center of the intersection and exposed to the hazard of being struck by vehicles.   a)  6th Ave E and Ketchum St. E, middle of intersection; On or about September 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide traffic control/protection for an employee performing surveying activities in the middle of an active high volume intersection to locate and uncover the survey marker.  b)  6th Ave E and Ketchum St., E, middle of intersection; On or about September 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have advance warning signs established to alert traffic well in advance of road obstructions and/or restrictions.  Note: Abatement and certification documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 in that an employee involved in surveying activities and riding on a makeshift work platform attached to the hitch of the work truck without a hand hold bar.  This exposed employee to the hazard of falling off and being struck by vehicles .   a)  6th Ave N and Shoshone St. N; On or about September 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, an employee was observed riding on a makeshift work platform attached to the hitch of the work truck that was not equipped with a hand hold bar and exposed to the hazard of falling and/or being struck by traffic  Note: Abatement and certification documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers was not provided, used, and/or maintained.   (a) 6th Ave E and Ketchum St E, middle of the intersection:  On or about September 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to oncoming traffic and not utilzing high visibility clothing and/or vests.  Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Sep 30, 2013

Abate by

Oct 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  (a)  6th Ave E and Ketchum St E, middle of the intersection:  On or about September 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, an employee was observed using a hammer drill to locate a monument and was not utilizing protective eye protection.  Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.