OSHA Inspection: RIO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC

Issued

Feb 5, 2015

Abate by

Mar 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,520 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)       (a) Rio Construction Services, LLC @ 16220 WCR 394, Evans, CO 80645: On or before December 15th, 2014, the employer had not developed a safety and health program that provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person. The employer's safety and health program did not address identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.         Abatement Note: A complete safety and health program includes the following elements:       (1)        Management Commitment and Leadership       (a)        Policy Statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.       (b)        Program reviewed annually.       (c)        Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.       (d)       Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.       (2)        Assignment of responsibility       (a)        Safety designee on site, knowledgeable and accountable.       (b)        Supervisor's (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.       (c)        Employee adherence to safety rules.       (3)        Identification and Control of Hazards       (a)        Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.       (b)        Preventative controls in place (PPE, maintenance, engineering controls).       (c)        Action taken to address hazards.       (d)       Safety committee, where appropriate.       (e)        Technical reference materials available.       (4)        Training and Education       (a)        Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.       (b)        Specialized training taken when needed.       (c)        Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.       (5)        Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis       (a)        Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries and posted.       (b)        Supervisors perform accident investigations, determine causes, propose, corrective action.       (6)        First Aid and Medical Assistance       (a)        First aid supplies and medical services available.       (b)        Employees informed of medical results.       (c)        Emergency procedures and training, where necessary

Issued

Feb 5, 2015

Abate by

Mar 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.     (a)Rio Construction Services, LLC @ 16220 WCR 394, Evans, CO 80645: On and before December 15th, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees were instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions while performing maintenance work within Dakota belly dumping trailers. The employer did not effectively instruct employees in the energy control procedures to ensure employees performing maintenance within the Dakota trailer understood the hazards related to the unexpected release of stored energy. On December 15th, 2014, a driver working within the trailer was attempting to dislodge a mechanical block that would not allow the pneumatically controlled belly dumping doors to close. The driver adjusted the mechanical block releasing the doors and exposed the employee to a caught-in-between hazard resulting in fatal crushing injuries. This condition exposed an employee to caught-in-between hazards.     Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement involves lock out of the doors in accordance with manufacturers specifications and adhering to ANSI/ASSE Z244.1.