OSHA Inspection: RIC-MAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.410(a)(1): Each dive team member did not have the experience or training necessary to perform assigned tasks in a safe and healthful manner, (is applicable to the construction standard by 29 CFR 1926.1076 that incorporates the General Industry requirement):     a. On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, an employee performing diving operations in an excavation and lake did not have the experience and training in the use of tools, equipment, systems, techniques required to perform these underwater tasks in a safe manner.    b. On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, an employee Dive Tender performing diving operations in excavation did not have the experience and training in the use of tools, equipment, systems, techniques, emergency procedures or training in diving required to perform these underwater tasks in a safe maner.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.410(b)(1): 29 CFR 1910.410(b)(1): Each dive team member was not assigned a tasks in accordance with the employee's experience or training, except that limited additional tasks may be assigned to an employee undergoing training provided that these tasks are performed under the direct supervision of an experienced dive team member.       On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed excavation dive site, the employer did not assigned tasks according to the employees experience or training for diving operations in an excavation.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.410(a)(3): All dive team members were not trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid (American Red Cross standard course or equivalent:      On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, an employee Dive Tender performing diving operations in excavation did not have the CPR training while working in an excavation filled with water.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.421(d): Planning of a diving operation did not l include an assessment of the safety and health aspects of the following:      1. On or about June 10th, 2014, at the above addressed excavation dive site, the employer did not assess the hazards of the underwater conditions such as but not limited to underwater obstructions and visibility.        2. On or about June 09, 2014, at the above addressed dive site, employee diving in an excavation filled with water 12 feet deep  was not evaluated to determine their physical fitness to dive.     3.  On or about June 09, 2014, the employer failed to assess and plan the emergency procedures for employees diving in a lake located on the east side.    4.  On or about June 10, 2014, the employer failed to assess and plan the emergency procedures for employees diving in an excavation lake located on the east side.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.421(f)(1)(iii): Dive team members were not briefed on any unusual hazards or environmental conditions likely to affect the safety of the diving operation, (is applicable to the construction standard by 29 CFR 1926.1081 that incorporates the General Industry requirement):    On or about June 10, 2013, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not brief the dive team members on the hazards associated with diving in limited visibility in the excavation.      1.   AT&T Conduit  2.   Exposed rebar from the broken RCP  3.   Zero visibility  4.   Working with a five inch diameter hose connected to a dewatering water pump

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.421(g): The breathing gas supply system, including reserve breathing gas supplies, masks, helmets, thermal protection, and bell handling mechanism (when appropriate), were not inspected prior to each dive:     On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed dive site, the employer did not inspect the air compressor, filters, or regulator prior to each dive.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.425(c)(6): A diver-carried reserve breathing gas supply was not provided when the diver was prevented by the configuration of the dive area from ascending directly to the surface during surface-supplied air diving:    On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, the employer exposed an employee to the hazard of drowning and arterial gas embolism, while performing diving operations without an independent, backup air supply  during hazardous underwater diving operations such as, clearing the pipe from mud, cutting rebar of a 42 inch reinforced concrete pipe.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.430(b)(1): Compressors used to supply air to the diver were not equipped with a volume tank with a check valve on the inlet side, a pressure gauge, a relief valve and a drain valve, (is applicable to the construction standard by 29 CFR 1926.1085 that incorporates the General Industry requirement):       On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not provide the dive team members who were using a surface supplied air compressor was not equipped with a volume tank while performing underwater operations.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.422(b)(3): The employer did not provide means to assist an injured diver from the water or into a bell:    a) On or about June 09, 2014, at the above addressed dive site, the employer did not provide employees who were members of a dive team, and who were engaged in diving operations a means to assist an injured diver from the lake.    b) On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed dive site, the employer did not provide employees who were members of a dive team, and who were engaged in diving operations a means to assist an injured diver from an excavation.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.422(c)(1)(i): An operational two-way Communication system was not provided during a surface supplied air or mixed-gas between the diver and a dive team member at the dive location.    On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed dive site, the employer did not provide employees engaged in diving operations with two-way voice communications between the supplied air diver and a dive team member, which could be used for emergency assistance and safety related to direction.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.430(b)(2): Air compressor intakes were not located away from areas containing exhaust or other contaminants:    On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not ensure the air compressor intakes were away from areas containing exhaust or other contaminants.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.430(b)(4): The output of air compressor systems was not tested for air purity every 6 months by means of samples taken at the connection to the distribution system, except that non-oil lubricated compressors need not be tested for oil mist:    On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, the employer was using an air compressor to provide air to a diver that had not been tested for output and air purity by samples taken at the air distribution system.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.430(c)(3)(i): Umbilical were not marked in 10-foot increments to 100 feet beginning at the diver's end, and in 50-foot increments thereafter:    On June 10, 2014, at the above addressed dive site, the employer did not provide the diver with an umbilical that was marked in increments of 10 feet while in the process of removing debris and installing bricks to plug the 42 inch reinforced concrete pipe. The employee was exposed to the hazard of drowning and arterial gas embolism.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.430(j)(2)(iii): Diver(s) were not equipped with a safety harness with a lifting point capable of distributing the full force of the line over the diver's body:      On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not equip the diver with a safety harness while performing diving operations in an excavation 12 feet deep.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Unsecured ladder(s) were used on surfaces that were not stable and level:      On or about June 10, 2014, at the above referenced job site, employees used an extension ladder for access and egress immersed in approximately 12-feet of water creating an unstable surface.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $42,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c) and had not complied with 652(b):    On or about June 10, 2014, at an excavation at the intersection of Bonaventure Blvd. and San Michelle Drive, in Weston, Florida, the employer failed to provide cave-in protection for employees working inside an excavation that was approximately 12-feet deep.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.420(a): The employer did not maintain a safe practices manual,       Or on about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed work site, the employer did not maintain a safe practices manual to address the safety and health of the employees who were engaged in diving and excavation operations.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.421(c)(3): An American Red Cross standard first aid handbook or equivalent and a bag type manual resuscitator was not available at the dive location, (is applicable to the construction standard by 29 CFR 1926.1081 that incorporates the General Industry requirement):    On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed dive site, the employer did not provide a first aid book or a bag-type manual resuscitator at the dive location.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.423(d)(1): The employer did not record and maintain for each diving operation:      1. On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not record and maintain the dive team members including the designated person-in-charge for each diving operation.       2. On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not record and maintain the date, time and location for each diving operation.      3. On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not record and maintain surface or underwater conditions for each diving operation.      4. On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not record and maintain the maximum depth and bottom time for each diving operation.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.430(g)(4): A timekeeping device was not available at each dive location, (is applicable to the construction standard by 29 CFR 1926.1090 that incorporates the General Industry requirement):    On or about June 10, 2013, at the above addressed dive site the employer did not provide employees who were engaged in diving operations, a timekeeping device for each dive operation.

Issued

Dec 9, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.440(b)(3)(vi): Equipment inspections and testing records (1910.430) - current entry or tag, or until equipment is withdrawn from service;    On or about June 10, 2014, at the above addressed job site, the employer did not have testing records to identify inspected equipment by not affixing a current entry tag.