OSHA Inspection: DURWOOD GREENE CONSTRUCTION CO

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(6): In locations where flammable vapors may be present, precautions were not taken to prevent ignition by eliminating or controlling sources of ignition.  Sources of ignition may include open flames, lightning, smoking, hot surfaces, frictional heat, sparks (static, electrical, and mechanical), spontaneous ignition, chemical and physical-chemical reactions, and radiant heat:      On November 14, 2014 at the Tank Farm; an Employee used open flames with RC250, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:             On November 14, 2014, at the Tank Farm, the employer did not provide the appropriate personal protective equipment such as but not limited to an apron and protective equipment when unloading or loading RC 250, exposing employees to absorption and contact hazards.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.       on November 14, 2014, at the Tank Farm; the employer did not perform a workplace hazard assessment when loading and unloading RC 250.

Issued

Apr 29, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): The measures employees will take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used:          On November14, 2014, at the Tank Farm; the employer did not train employees on measures of protection including specific procedures and appropriate work practices when loading and unloading RC 250.