OSHA Inspection: PRESTIGE MAINTENANCE, INC.

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2730.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i): ""Extinguishers."" Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, were not available at locations where flammable liquids are stored:    a)  Prestige Maintenance, Joint Base Langley AFB, Dourand Loop Compound and Equipment Shelter, Langley AFB, VA:  On or about 07-29-2015 and times prior thereto, suitable fire control devices (extinguishers) were not available at or near the area where two 500 gallon tanks of fuel were stored.  One tank containing liquid was placarded as "Gasoline" and one tank containing liquid was placarded as "Diesel Fuel".     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    a)  Prestige Maintenance, Joint Base Langley AFB, Dourand Loop Compound and Equipment Shelter, Langley AFB, VA:  On or about 07-29-2015 and times prior thereto, the employer acknowledged not having a written certification or document that identified the workplace and the hazards contained within that type of working process, nor what PPE would be required for each task. Work such as "weed eating", mowing, edging, fuel handling, bench grinder operation, equipment operation and maintenance were some processes identified needing personal protective equipment.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2275.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests. On offhand grinding machines, work rests were not used to support the work. The work rests was not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage.     a)  Prestige Maintenance, Joint Base Langley AFB, Dourand Loop Compound and Equipment Shelter, Langley AFB, VA:  On or about 07-29-2015 and times prior thereto, a Delta ShopMaster brand Class A, Type 1 6 inch diameter wheel bench mounted grinder/sharpener, Model # GR275, Serial # 035283 was located inside a Connex box being utilized as a tool room/storage room/work shop.  The work rest on the grinding wheel was non-existent therefore not adjusted within one-eighth inch of the grinding wheel.  Grinder was used as needed weekly to eliminate burrs and grind off bolts.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2730.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    a)  Instance #1, Prestige Maintenance, Joint Base Langley AFB, Dourand Loop Compound and Equipment Shelter, Langley AFB, VA:  On or about 07-29-2015 and times prior thereto, a 50 foot temporary extension cord was plugged into an energized 110v receptacle inside the contractor trailer and passed through a partially open window across sharp metal framing and traveled downward and across a gravel parking area to supply power to a refrigerator kept outside under the equipment shelter.  This cord had a landscaping equipment trailer tire parked on top of it while on the gravel parking surface and had been kinked.    b)  Instance #2, Prestige Maintenance, Joint Base Langley AFB, Dourand Loop Compound and Equipment Shelter, Langley AFB, VA:  On or about 07-29-2015 and times prior thereto, a 50 foot temporary extension cord was plugged into a 110v receptacle at the contractor trailer and traveled across the gravel parking surface to a Connex Box to supply power to tools.  The cord-set entered the Connex box through the partially opened front door and was unprotected from the tight sealing metal door jam and closure.  Cord was kinked and had been "pressed" into the gravel parking area by equipment being driven on top if it.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used:  Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:  a)  Instance #1: Prestige Maintenance, Joint Base Langley AFB, Dourand Loop Compound and Equipment Shelter, Langley AFB, VA:  On or about 07-29-2015 and times prior thereto, was using a temporary extension cord to supply power to a full size refrigerator outside of the construction trailer.  Temporary cord was plugged into a 110 receptacle inside and passed through window screen hole in a partially opened window with sharp metal tracks.  Temporary cord was not protected from sharp edges of metal window frame and tracks.  b)  Instance #2: Prestige Maintenance, Joint Base Langley AFB, Dourand Loop Compound and Equipment Shelter, Langley AFB, VA:  On or about 07-29-2015 and times prior thereto, was using a temporary extension cord to supply power to an adjacent Connex box.  A temporary wire extension cord was plugged in the construction trailer and ran across the gravel parking area and entered a metal Connex style box through the partially opened metal doors and frame.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(9): The employer shall ensure that labels or other forms of warning are legible, in English, and prominently displayed on the container, or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift. Employers having employees who speak other languages may add the information in their language to the material presented, as long as the information is presented in English as well:    a)  Prestige Maintenance, Joint Base Langley AFB, Dourand Loop Compound and Equipment Shelter, Langley AFB, VA:  On or about 07-29-2015 and times prior thereto, unknown liquid chemicals were kept in yellow 5 gallon buckets.  Contents were approximately over 1 gallon.  There were eight (8) 5 gallon buckets total.  Buckets were not labeled indicating what the contents were.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets:  a)  Prestige Maintenance, Joint Base Langley AFB, Dourand Loop Compound and Equipment Shelter, Langley AFB, VA:  On or about 07-29-2015 and times prior thereto, employees have not been trained in hazardous chemicals in their work areas. No Haz Com training has been received by employees.  Chemicals such as fuels, cleaners, degreasers, and lubricants were being used by all employees performing landscaping duties.  No SDS's were on file.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employee(s) and their representatives were informed of this abatement.