OSHA Inspection: EZZI SIGNS, INC.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(a)(4): All firefighting equipment was not inspected and maintained in operating condition.  On or about June 24, 2014, employees were installing material on the restaurant under construction using a truck crane without the employer ensuring that the fire extinguisher on the Wilkie truck crane was inspected and in operating condition.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1417(c)(1): The procedures applicable to the operation of the equipment, including rated capacities (load charts), recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, instructions, and operator's manual, were not readily available in the cab at all times for use by the operator.   On or about June 24, 2014, the employer did not ensure the operators manual or operation procedures were readily available with the crane for use by the operator.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1425(b)(1): While the operator is not moving a suspended load, an employee not engaged in one of the activities described in subsection (b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(3) was within the fall zone of the load.   On or about June 24, 2014, an employee was preparing the electrical connections to the drive through roof while standing directly under the suspended load, exposing the employee to a struck by hazard.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1430(d): The employer did not train each competent person and each qualified person regarding the requirements of this subpart applicable to their respective roles.  On or about June 24, 2014, the employer failed to train each employee who is involved in crane operations. The training shall include the following topics, but not limited to: a) Each employee to keep clear of holes, and crush/pinch points and swing radius hazards. b) Fall hazards while on, or hoisted by, equipment covered by this subpart. c) The design criteria, maximum intended load-carrying capacity. d) The manufactures emergency procedures for halting unintended equipment movement. e) Tagout and start up procedures.  f) Overhead powerlines.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1433(d)(4)(iii): The latch did not close the throat opening on the so that it would retain slings or other lifting devices/accessories in the hook when the rigging apparatus is slack.  On or about, June 24, 2014, while installing the drive thru roof to the restaurant using a truck crane, a knot was made in the synthetic web sling. The safety latch was blocked and inoperable, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the load.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(d)(1): Visual inspections were not performed by a competent person prior to each shift for apparent deficiencies of the equipment that was used:  On or about June 24, 2014, visual inspections were not conducted by a competent person prior to the shift starting, exposing employees to the hazards associated their work.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(e)(3)(i): The employer did not document and maintain the results of the monthly inspection including the items checked along with the date and signature of the person performing the inspection.  On or about June 24, 2014, a truck crane was operated without the employer ensuring that monthly inspections were conducted by a competent person, exposing employees to the hazards associated their work.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(7): The employer did not document, maintain, or retain for a minimum of 12 months the crane items checked, the results of the inspection, the name and signature of the person conducting the inspection, and the date of the inspection.  On or about June 24, 2014, a truck crane was operated without the employer ensuring that annual inspections were conducted by a competent person, exposing employees to the hazards associated their work.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1413(a)(1): A competent person did not begin a wire rope visual inspection prior to each shift the equipment is used and/or did not complete the visual inspection before or during that shift.  On or about June 24, 2014, a truck crane was operated without the employer ensuring that a wire rope visual inspection was conducted by a competent person prior to the shift starting, exposing employees to the hazards associated with their work.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1413(b)(1): Each month a wire rope inspection must be conducted in accordance with paragraph (a) (shift inspection) of this section and documented according to paragraph (b)(4) of this section.  On or about June 24, 2014, a truck crane was operated without the employer ensuring that monthly inspections were conducted by a competent person, exposing employees to the hazards associated their work.

Issued

2014-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1413(c)(1): At least every 12 months, wire ropes in use on equipment were not inspected by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section (shift inspection) and documented according to (c)(4) of this section.  On or about June 24, 2014, a truck crane was operated without the employer ensuring that wire rope annual inspections were conducted by a competent person, exposing employees to the hazards associated their work.