OSHA Inspection: CHAIN ELECTRIC COMPANY

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $6300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to rollover hazards.  a)  On or about June 24, 2014, at a remote area near 11900 Deepstep Rd., Sandersville, GA -  An operator was transporting materials, equipment and three employees across a creek on a Marsh Master that was overloaded, exposing employees to roll over hazards.  The total weight of the four employees was approximately 697 pounds, climbing equipment weighed approximately 500 pounds and the anchor attached was 823 pounds according to the manufacturer.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $6300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.269(w)(5)(i): Where an employee maybe pulled, pushed, or may fall into water where the danger of drowning exists, the employees were not provided with and/or did not use U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices:  a)  On or about June 24, 2014, at a remote area near 11900 Deepstep Rd., Sandersville, GA - Employees working on or near water were not provided personal floatation devices, exposing employees to a drowning hazard.   The employees were transporting materials and equipment across a creek on a Marsh Master.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A Log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA From 300 or equivalent), was not completed in detail as required by the regulation:  a)  On or about 4/28/14, lineman had electrical burns on both forearms.  The entry does not describe where the injury occurred in column (E) and column (M) was not checked.  Employee was away from work for 35 days.  b) On or about 5/20/14, lineman had contusion/shoulder sprain.  The entry does not describe where the injury occurred in column (E) and column (M) was not checked.   Employee was away from work for 20 days.  c) On or about 5/23/14, lineman had 3 broken bones on foot.  The entry does not describe where the injury occurred in column (E) and column (M) was not checked. Employee had medical treatment beyond first aid.