OSHA Inspection: M. HUBBARD CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $4,312 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to hazardous atmospheres while working in a permit required confined space:      a) On or about 9/11/2013, Canastota Waste Water Treatment Facility:  Employees performing welding and cutting operations inside of a "Methane Collection Dome" were exposed to a hazardous atmosphere caused by Methane gas.      Among other methods, a feasible abatement method to correct this hazard is to comply with American National Standards Institute ANSI/ASSE Z117.1-2009 ,Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces.  Including, but not limited to:         1) Conduct a confined space survey as referenced in Section 3.1       2) Conduct a hazard evaluation as referenced in Section 3.3        3) Implement a written confined space program as referenced in Section 3.6        4) Implement a Permit system as referenced in Section 5.1        5) Provide training and verification including, but not limited to use of meters, retrieval systems, and           contents of the confined space program, as referenced in Section 15.1        6) Conduct atmospheric testing prior to entry into the confined space as referenced in Section 6.1.         Abatement Documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $4,312 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(6)(i): Employees required to enter into confined or enclosed spaces were not instructed as to the nature of the hazards involved, the necessary precautions to be taken, and in the use of protective and emergency equipment required:     a) On or about 9/11/2013, Canastota Waste Water Treatment Facility:  Employees performing welding and cutting operations inside of a permit required confined space were not provided with training regarding the recognition, avoidance and management of hazards associated with work inside of a confined space.      Abatement Documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.59:  An employer engaged in construction activities did not comply with the requirements set forth in Part 1910, Section 1200, Hazard Communication:     a) On or about 9/11/2013, Canastota Waste Water Treatment Facility:  Employees exposed to materials such as, but not limited to Methane and Argon were not provided with training in regards to the hazards and properties associated with them,and were not provided with access to Material Safety Data Sheets.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $4,312 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.353(b)(1): General mechanical or local exhaust ventilation meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of 29 CFR 1926.353 was not provided where welding, cutting, or heating was performed in a confined space and employees were not otherwise protected:    a) On or about 9/11/2013, Canastota Waste Water Treatment Facility:  Employees performing welding inside of a permit required confined space were not provided with adequate ventilation.      Abatement Documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $4,312 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.353(b)(3): Where a welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means were not provided for quickly removing him in case of an emergency:     a) On or about 9/11/2013, Canastota Waste Water Treatment Facility:  Employees performing cutting and welding inside of a permit required confined space with a three foot diameter opening were not provided with a retrieval system.         Abatement Documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1)(i): Safety of equipment was not determined on the basis of suitability of the equipment for an identified purpose as evidenced by listing, labeling, or certification for that identified purpose.     a) On or about 9/11/2013, Canastota Waste Water Treatment Facility:  Employees were utilizing electrical equipment such as, but not limited to a Lasko fan and a Milwaukee grinder, which were not rated for use in a potentially hazardous atmosphere.   In the case of the fan, it was not rated for outdoor use.      Abatement Certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,408 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:     a) On or about 9/11/2013, Canastota Waste Water Treatment Facility:  The top step of an eight foot fiberglass stepladder was used to access and enter into the Methane Collection Dome.       Abatement Certification is required for this item.