OSHA Inspection: V & T PAINTING, LLC.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(a)(1):     Rigging equipment for material handling was not inspected prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it was safe:    -On or about October 17, 2014 and prior to that time there was a damaged wire sling attached to the fuel tank which had bird caging over a one inch area of the sling exposing the inner core which had not been removed form service or tagged "Do Not Use".

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(c)(4)(iv):     Wire rope shall not be used if, in any length of eight diameters, the total number of visible broken wires exceeds 10 percent of the total number of wires, or if the rope shows other signs of excessive wear, corrosion, or defect:    -On or about October 17, 2014 and prior to that time located at the company fuel storage tank there was a damaged wire sling rigged and used for lifting and moving the tank which had bird caging over a one inch area of the sling exposing the inner core.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(c)(5)(i):     The U section of U-bolt wire rope clip(s) used to form eyes was not in contact with the dead end of the rope:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time more than half of the U-bolt connections on the 5/16 suspension rigging cables on the containment system had the bolt of the U-Bolt system clamped against the live side of the support rigging cables for the containment tarp suspension.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv):     Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at the paint mixing area there was a paint mixing drill which had been used connected to electrical service by an extension cord which at the drill hand grip had the primary insulation pulled away from the strain relief device exposing the secondary insulated conductors.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1):     Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located adjacent to the companys paint mixing area there was an energized orange extension cord with damaged primary insulation exposing the secondary insulated conductors used to provide electrical service power to paint mixing drill.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i):     Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites:    -On or about October 24, 2014 employees were exposed to electrical shock using a corded drill and refrigerator that was connected to electrical service by extension cords. The electrical service being used was not protected by ground fault circuit interrupter and no assured equipment conductor program was in use.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(a)(6):     Scaffolds were not designed by a qualified person:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time single and two point suspended scaffold systems were not designed by a qualified person in that a nylon rope was used as a suspension rope and was laid over the steel angle of the water tanks guardrail system and was not protected from abrasion, exposing employees to fall potentials in excess of 90'.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(d)(1):     All suspension scaffold support devices, such as outrigger beams, cornice hooks, parapet clamps, and similar devices, did not rest on surfaces capable of supporting at least 4 times the load imposed on them by the scaffold:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at various points on the water tower powered single-point and two-point adjustable suspension scaffolding systems were not anchored to a surface capable of supporting the loads imposed by the scaffolds exposing employees to a potential fall height in excess of 90'.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3):     Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at various points on the water tower powered single-point and two-point adjustable suspension scaffolding systems adjustable suspension scaffold suspension line and lifeline abrasion protection, independent lifeline and scaffold suspension line anchorage points were not being inspected by a competent person for visible defects which could affect structural integrity.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7):     Scaffolds were not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered, by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration:; Such activities were not performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person:     -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at various points on the water tower the erection, movement or alteration of powered single-point and two-point adjustable suspension scaffolding systems were not being directed under the supervision of a qualified competent person in that a qualified competent person did not supervise the  erection, movement or alteration of scaffold systems to assure adjustable suspension scaffold suspension line and lifeline abrasion protection, adjustable suspension scaffold fall protection, independent lifeline, scaffold suspension line anchorage points  were erected or completely utilized.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):     The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):     -There was no frequent and regular inspection program being maintained by a competent person knowledgeable of regulations and requirements to ensure the job site, materials and equipment such as U-bolt rigging connection points, pressurized pneumatic hose line protection, temporary energized electric extension cords and ground fault circuit interrupters were being maintained and utilized in a safe condition.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(ii):     Each employee on a single-point or two-point adjustable suspension scaffold shall be protected by both a personal fall arrest system and guardrail system:    -On or about October 24, 2014 employees working from a powered two point suspension scaffold were not protected by personal fall arrest systems exposing employees to a fall potential in excess of 90'.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(c)(9):     Slings were not padded or protected from sharp edges:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time employees were working from powered single-point and powered two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds on which the adjustable suspension scaffolds support suspension lines were directly attached to the water tower catwalk angle steel top rail guardrail system with a wire rope sling, which was not protected or softened from abrasion of the steel angle top rail edge which affected the wire rope slings integrity exposing employees to fall potentials in excess of 90.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(3)(i):     When vertical lifelines are used, they shall be fastened to a fixed safe point of anchorage, shall be independent of the scaffold, and shall be protected from sharp edges and abrasion. Safe points of anchorage include structural members of buildings, but do not include standpipes, vents, other piping systems, electrical conduit, outrigger beams, or counterweights:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at various points on the water tower employees were working from powered single-point and powered two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds on which the employees personal fall arrest systems lifelines were directly attached / anchored to the water tower catwalk angle steel top rail guardrail system and not protected or softened from abrasion of the steel angle edge top rail exposing employees to fall potentials in excess of 90'.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(3)(iv):     Vertical lifelines, independent support lines, and suspension ropes shall not be attached to each other, nor shall they be attached to or use the same point of anchorage, nor shall they be attached to the same point on the scaffold or personal fall arrest system:     -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at various points on the water tower employees were working from powered single-point and powered two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds on which the adjustable scaffolds suspension lines and employees personal fall arrest systems lifelines were not independently attached in that both the scaffolds suspension lines and the employees lifelines were directly attached to the water towers catwalk angle steel top rail guardrail system exposing employees to fall potentials in excess of 90'.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(23):     Personal fall arrest systems were attached to guardrail systems or to hoists:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time employees were working from powered single-point and powered two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds on which the employees personal fall arrest systems lifelines were directly attached to the water towers catwalk angle steel top rail guardrail system exposing employees to fall potentials in excess of 90'.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a):     The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at various points on the water tower powered single-point and two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds were utilized by employees who were not trained on the applicable standards or procedures to be followed to minimize scaffolding hazards.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(b):     The employer did not have each employee who was involved in erecting, disassembling, moving or maintaining a scaffold trained by a competent person to recognize any hazards associated with the work:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at various points on the water tower powered single-point and two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds were erected, moved, operated, maintained or inspected by employees who were not trained on the applicable standards or procedures to be followed to minimize scaffolding hazards.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(viii):     The employer did not assure that each employee had been trained by a competent person qualified in the standards contained in subpart M:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at various points on the water tower employees were working without compliant fall protection from powered single-point and two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds and various areas of the water tank exposed to fall hazards in excess of 90' who were not trained on the applicable regulations or procedures to be followed to minimize those fall hazards.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(20):     The employer shall provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or shall assure that employees are able to rescue themselves:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time employees exposed to fall potentials were working from powered single and two point adjustable suspension scaffolds and various areas of the water tank where employees could not self-rescue themselves without the employer providing for prompt rescue of the employees in that municipal or private high angle rescue service had not been established nor were any other methods of prompt rescue put in place, exposing employees to fall potentials in excess of 90'.

Issued

Apr 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16):     Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, shall either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired:    -On or about October 24, 2014 and prior to that time located at the base of the water towers fixed ladder there was a damaged Werner Model# D1224-2, 24' aluminum extension ladder half section being used with a missing rung which had been replaced by a section of split wooden material and the ladder had not been removed from service or tagged "Do Not Use".