OSHA Inspection: MERIDIAN CAB COMPANY

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): All places of employment shall be kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allows:       (a) Bathroom - On or about January 15, 2014 the bathroom was not maintained in an clean and orderly manner.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Vermin control. Every enclosed workplace shall be so constructed, equipped, and maintained, so far as reasonably practicable, as to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, and other vermin. A continuing and effective extermination program shall be instituted where their presence is detected.  (a) Bathroom - On or about January 15, 2014 signs of rats or rodents were proesent in bathroom.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent, continuous, and effective:       (a) Breakroom - On or about January 15, 2014 employees were exposed to shock hazard froom damaged electrical plug that was not equiped with a grounding pin.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination shall be protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded:           (a) Bathroom - On or about January 15, 2014 two electical light fixtures were not protected from accidental contact or breakage.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures. Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations shall be installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures and shall be mounted so there is at least 6.35-mm (0.25-in.) airspace between the enclosure and the wall or other supporting surface. However, nonmetallic enclosures may be installed without the airspace on a concrete, masonry, tile, or similar surface. The enclosures shall be weatherproof in wet locations:           (a) Office - On or about November 15, 2014 employees were exposed to electrical panels that was not protected to prevent water from entering the panel.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iv): Fixtures installed in wet or damp locations shall be identified for the purpose and shall be so constructed or installed that water cannot enter or accumulate in wireways, lampholders, or other electrical parts:           (a) Bathroom - On or about January 15, 2014 employees were exposed to light fixtures that were not constructed or installed to be in a wet damp location. The ceiling in the bathroom leaked water onto the fixtures when it rained.

Issued

2014-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:       (a) Site Wide - The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communicaiton program for affected employees.