OSHA Inspection: L C UNITED PAINTING CO.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.302(b)(1): Pneumatic power tool(s) were not secured to the hose or whip by some positive means to prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected:    On or about June 2, 2015, pneumatic power tools were used in the bowl section of the water tower and were not secured to the hose or whipped by some positive means to prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.351(b)(4): Welding cable(s) in use were in need of repair:    Employees were using welding leads that were damaged exposing them to electrical hazards, such as but not limited to, electrical shock.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    The employer was using electrical equipment that was not free from recognized hazards.     a.  On or about June 10, 2015, employees mixing paint and walking around the water tower were exposed to electrical hazards due to a damaged green extension cord that was powering the Black & Decker hand grinder.    b.  On or about June 10, 2015 employees working on top of the water tower were exposed to electrical hazards due to using a Black & Decker grinder that had a damaged electrical cord.    c.  Employees working in the paint mixing area were exposed to electrical hazards due to using a Rigid Drill that had a damaged electrical cord.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,230 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.    The employer did not utilize ground fault circuit interrupters nor did they have an assured grounding program in place while using temporary wiring.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring were not protected from damage.    On or about June 10, 2015, electrical cords were running through the water tower base door and were not protected from damage.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    On or about June 9, 2015, a green extension cord powering the Black & Decker Hand grinder had a missing ground prong.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes:    Employees who were climbing ladders inside the water tower were exposed to fall hazards due to unprotected holes.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.    Employees who were climbing fixed ladders inside the water tower were using a rope grab system as a fall protection with an anchorage that was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds.      ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.600(a)(5): Equipment cab glass introduced visible distortion that affected the safe operation of the machine.    The glass/windshield on the Sky Trak Forklift Model 842 was damaged and obstructed the operators visibility.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(vi): Industrial truck(s) in use did not meet the applicable requirements of design, construction, stability, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation, as defined in American National Standards Institute B56.1-1969, Safety Standards for Powered Industrial Trucks.    On or about June 10, 2015, the employer did not regularly inspect and maintain safe operating conditions when operating a Sky Trak Forklift Model 842 without warning devices, such as back alarms.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(19): Where the total length of a climb on a fixed ladder equaled or exceeded 24 feet (7.3 m), the fixed ladder was not equipped with either:  (i) a ladder safety device;  (ii) self-retracting lifelines with rest platforms at intervals.    Employees were accessing the interior of a water tower without fall protection.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,616 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $1,616 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person:    A competent person did not conduct frequent and regular of jobsite inspections, such as but not limited to, ladders and electrical cords.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,616 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.302(b)(7): Compressed air hose(s) exceeding 1/2 inch inside diameter, did not have a safety device at the source of supply or branch line to reduce pressure in case of hose failure.    On or about June 2, 2015, safety devices were not installed at the Ingersoll-Rand air compressor to reduce pressure in case of a hose failure.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,616 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.    The employer was utilizing flexible cords that had damage due to the cords not having strain relief provided.     a.  Employees in the cone area of the tower were exposed to electrical hazards due to utilizing damage flexible cords that had no strain relief.      b.  Employees in the time clock area were exposed to electrical hazards due to utilizing damage flexible cords that had no strain relief.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $1,616 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(3)(i): Vertical lifelines were not fastened to a fixed safe point of anchorage, independent of the scaffold, and protected from sharp edges and abrasion.    A rope grab system used as a vertical lifeline for employees in the single point suspension scaffolding did not have an anchorage capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs.  The rope grab was anchored to a guardrail that had sharp edges without padding and was tied in a knot.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(23): Personal fall arrest systems were attached to guardrail systems or to hoists:    A rope grab system used as a vertical lifeline for employees in the single point suspension scaffolding was attached to a guardrail.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $1,616 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, were not rigged such that an employee could not free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) nor contact any lower level:    On or about June 16, 2015, an employee was working from the top of the shot pot and was using a personal fall arrest system that would allow him to free fall a distance greater than 6 feet.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $1,616 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(20): The employer did not provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or did not assure that employees were able to rescue themselves:    No rescue plan was in place in the event of a fall where employees were working on the exterior of the water tower.

Issued

Nov 30, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $1,616 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:    Employees working inside the water tower bowl were not trained in the recognition of fall hazards and how to minimize them.    ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1903.19(d)