OSHA Inspection: KRS SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees who were exposed to struck-by traffic hazards.    On or about 05/28/2014, on Mill Street/Route 616, Vincentown NJ,  one company employee was observed acting in the capacity of flagger and laborer while another employee was performing pump maintenance work requiring the employee to reach into the manhole (to remove the pump) as well as perform maintenance to it from outside of the manhole.  This operation was occurring in the center lane of the active roadway.  The single flagger was redirecting traffic from around the parked company vehicle by jumping between the lanes.  CSHO observed and determined that following conditions existed at the worksite:    a)  Employees were not trained on the appropriate flagger procedures.      b)  Employees were not provided with the appropriate STOP/SLOW paddles as a warning to oncoming vehicles.    c)  Employees were flagging from unsafe locations within the traveled lanes of the roadway.     d)  Flaggers and flagging stations were located too close to the activity area.      e)  No advance warning signs were posted to warn motorists of the flaggers and/or the activity in the roadway.     f)  No competent person at worksite to perform frequent and regular inspections to identify unsafe conditions       and acts. This person would have the training and authority to stop unsafe work/acts and correct them.    g)  Employees were not provided with reflective vests so that traffic, travelling in the travelled way, would be alerted to their presence/work activities.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(B): When an entrance cover was removed, the opening was not promptly guarded by a railing, temporary cover, or other temporary barrier that would prevent an accidental fall through the opening and that would protect each employee:     a) Mill Street/Route 616, Vincentown NJ: Two company employees were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 10 feet, when actively working along side an open manhole that was not provided with a cover, railing, etc.  Observed on or about 05/28/2014.

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(H): Employees entered into permit spaces that met the conditions set forth in 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(i), but the written certification was not made available to each employee entering the space:    a) Pump Station #3, Mill Street/Route 616, Vincentown NJ:  Two company employees were potentially exposed to asphyxiation, hazardous gases, and other life threating conditions/environments when performing pump maintenance work requiring the employee to reach into a sanitary sewer manhole (to remove a pump) as well as perform maintenance to this pump from outside of the manhole without a rescue plan for the worksite.  A written certification was not made available to each employee who entered the space.  Condition existed on or about 05/28/14.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.

Issued

2014-11-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized entry.    a) Pump Station #3, Mill Street/Route 616, Vincentown NJ: Company employees were exposed to the potential of asphyxiation, exposure to hazardous gases, and other life threating conditions/environments when performing pump maintenance work requiring the employee to reach into a sanitary sewer manhole (to remove a pump) as well as perform maintenance to this pump from outside of the manhole without a rescue plan for the worksite.  Condition existed on or about 05/28/14    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.