OSHA Inspection: A. N. MARTIN SYSTEMS LLC

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 10/15/2014:  The employer did not provide abatement certification for Citation 1, Items 001a, 001b, 001c, 002a, 002b, 003a, 003b, 004a, 004b, 004c, 004d, 005a, 005b, 006a and 006b issued on July 22, 2014.  An abatement demand letter was sent to the employer on September 24, 2014.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.351(a)(2): Current carrying parts of manual electrode holder(s) passing through the gripping portion or the outer surfaces of the jaws were not fully insulated against the maximum voltage encountered to ground:     On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  Employees were utilizing an electric arc welder with a damaged electrode holder.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.351(b)(4): Welding cable(s) in use were in need of repair:  On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  Employees were utilizing an electric arc welder with a damaged supply cable.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.351(d)(1): Electrodes (rods, etc.) were not removed from the electrode holder when the holder was left unattended:  On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  A welding rod  an electric arc welder with a damaged supply cable.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection:     On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  Employees were utilizing a blue extension cord to power a Milwaukee drill, battery charger and a welding machine.  There was no ground fault circuit interrupter in use nor an assured equipment grounding program.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  Employees were utilizing a blue extension cord to power a Milwaukee drill, battery charger and a welding machine.  There was no continuous path to ground due to missing ground pins.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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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:     On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  An employee working on top of a grain bin was not utilizing a fall protection system.  Employee was exposed to falls of approximately 45 feet.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:   On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  An employee working on top of a grain bin was not provided with fall protection training.   Employee was exposed to falls of approximately 45 feet.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1412(d)(1)(viii): An inspection of the cranes electrical apparatus was not conducted for malfunctioning, signs of apparent excessive deterioration, dirt or moisture accumulation.    On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  A Grove TMS875C Hydraulic Truck Crane was in use without an operable engine ignition system.  No inspection was performed to identify why the ignition system was not functioning.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.1412(d)(1)(xiv): Daily inspections were not made to determine the presence and operation of safety devices and operational aids:  On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  A Grove TMS875C Hydraulic Truck Crane was in use without an inspection being performed to identify that an anti two block device was not in place on its jib line, which was in use.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.1416(b): Operations must not begin unless the operational aids are in proper working order, except where an operational aid is being repaired the employer uses the specified temporary alternative measures. The time periods permitted for repairing defective operational aids are specified in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section:  On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  A Grove TMS875C Hydraulic Truck Crane was in use without its computer being calibrated.  There was no boom length indicator or boom angle indicator in place other than the computer.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1416(d)(3)(i): The crane was not equipped with a functioning anti-two block device nor was another temporary means of marking the cable to give sufficient warning to the operator along with having a spotter to while extending the boom.  On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  A Grove TMS875C Hydraulic Truck Crane was in use without an anti two blocking device on the jib line, there was no line marking or spotters in use either.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(1): The equipment was not inspected at least every 12 months by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.     On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  A Grove TMS875C Hydraulic Truck Crane was in use without any annual inspection being performed.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.1413(c)(1): The Employer did not ensure wire ropes on the crane were inspected by a qualified person within the previous 12 months  On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  A Grove TMS875C Hydraulic Truck Crane was in use without any annual wire rope inspection being performed.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1417(a): 29 CFR 1926.1417(a): The employer did not comply with all manufacturer procedures applicable to the operational functions of equipment, including its use with attachments:     On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  A Grove TMS875C Hydraulic Truck Crane was in use while it was not level, its tires were still in contact with the ground, and an auxiliary counterweight (farm tractor) was in use.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 22, 2014

Abate by

Aug 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.1417(o)(1): 29 CFR 1926.1417(o)(1): The equipment was operated in excess of its rated capacity.  On or about 6/3/2014, At the job site:  A Grove TMS875C Hydraulic Truck Crane was in use while the load it was lifting and placing exceeded it's rated load capacity.   Abatement certification is required for this item.