OSHA Inspection: HASSELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(a)(4): Defective firefighting equipment was not immediately replaced:             At refueling point, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto, the fire extinguisher was not charged.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(b)(1): Welded alloy steel chain slings did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and sling manufacturer:        On Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees used alloy steel chain slings without any identification affixed.  A sling failed during lifting operations.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(b)(6)(i): In addition to the inspection required by other paragraphs of this section, a thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings in use was not made on a regular basis:  At Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not inspect alloy steel chains slings.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(2): Moving part(s) of equipment exposed to contact by employees or which otherwise created a hazard, were not guarded:    At the worksite, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto, the guard for the starter assembly for the Powerhorse 4000 generator was missing.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(a): All surface encumbrances that were located so as to create a hazard to employees were not removed or supported, as necessary, to safeguard employees:        a)    At Gulfview Dr. and Chateau Place, Richmond, TX, on February 6, 2015, the employer did not secure the Chateau Pl road sign that fell into the excavation, exposing employees to struck by hazards.             b)    At 1000 Gulfview Dr. Richmond, TX, on February 6, 2015, the employer did not secure the mailbox, exposing employees to struck by hazards.        c)    At 902 Gulfview Dr. Richmond, TX, on February 6, 2015, the employer did not secure the mailbox, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(i)(1): Where the stability of adjoining buildings, walls, or other structures was endangered by excavation operations, support systems such as shoring, bracing or underpinning was not provided to ensure the stability of such structures for the protection of employees:    At Gulfview Dr. and Chateau Pl., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto, the fire hydrant was left unsupported, exposing employees to struck by hazards.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2): A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress was not located in trench excavations that were 4 feet (1.22m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62m) of lateral travel for employees:         On February 7, 2015, and at times prior to, the employer did not use a safe means for access and egress for excavations located at:          a)       904 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX           b)       1000 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX                c)     804 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX                d)    708 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX                e)    Gulfview Dr. and Chateau Pl., Richmond, TX

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(g)(1)(i):  The employer did not test the atmosphere inside the excavation where oxygen deficiency (atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen)could reasonably be expected to exist, such as in excavations in landfill areas or excavations in areas where hazardous substances are stored nearby, the atmospheres in the excavation shall be tested before employees enter excavations greater than 4 feet (1.22 m) in depth:    At 804 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, the employees repaired a broken sewer line in an excavation without atmospheric testing.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2): Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary:    On February 7, 2015, and times prior to: the employer did not ensure that spoils, materials and equipment were not adjacent to excavations at:         a)  904 Gulfview Dr. Richmond, TX, exposing employees to  engulfment and struck by hazards.         b)  1000 Gulfview Dr. Richmond, TX, exposing employees to  engulfment and struck by hazards.         c)  804 Gulfview Dr. Richmond, TX, exposing employees to  engulfment and struck by hazards.         d)  708 Gulfview Dr. Richmond, TX, exposing employees to  engulfment and struck by hazards.         e)  Gulfview Dr. and Chateau Pl., Richmond, TX, exposing employees to engulfment and struck by hazards.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder.    At 902 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, and times prior thereto, employees used a defective Werner extension ladders that did not extend to the upper landing of the excavation.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700

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, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired:  At 902 Gulfview Dr. Richmond, TX, On February 7, 2015, and at times prior to, employees used a defective Werner extension ladder to access and egress an excavation.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $63,000 · Current $63,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation is not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c):       This violation most recently occurred at 902 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto where employees were in an excavation that exceeded 5 feet without any protection.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $63,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation is not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c):     This violation most recently occurred at 804 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto, where  employees were in an excavation that exceeded 5 feet without any protection.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $63,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation is not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c):     This violation most recently occurred at NW Gulfview Dr. and Chateau Pl., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto, where employees were in an excavation that exceeded 5 feet without any protection system.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $63,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation is not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c):     This violation most recently occurred at 708 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto, where employees were in an excavation that exceeded 5 feet without any protection, exposing employees to engulfment and struck by hazards.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $63,000 · Current $63,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation is not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c):     This violation most recently occurred at 1000 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were in an excavation that exceeded 5 feet without any protection, exposing employees to engulfment and struck by hazards.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $63,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1): Each employee in an excavation is not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652(c):     This violation most recently occurred at 904 Gulfview Dr., Richmond, TX, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were in an excavation that exceeded 5 feet without any protection system, exposing employees to engulfment and struck by hazards.

Issued

Jul 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.51(f)(3)(iii): Hand soap or similar cleansing agents was not provided:     At the worksite, on February 7, 2015, and at times prior; employer did not provide hand soap or similar agents, exposing employees to contact hazards.