NORCROSS, GA —
OSHA Inspection: U-TEC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of U-TEC CONSTRUCTION, INC. in 5701 SPALDING DRIVE, NORCROSS, GA 30092 (NAICS 237130). OSHA activity number 340874411.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- U-TEC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
- Site address
- 5701 SPALDING DRIVE
- City
- NORCROSS
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30092
- Mailing
- 926 RIDGEDALE ROAD, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 237130
- Employees
- 270
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.95 A
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 2, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.95(a): The employer did not ensure employees use appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates that need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees. On or about August 19, 2015, at 5701 Spalding Drive, Norcross, Georgia, two employees performing light pole installation work near energized power lines were exposed to electrical shock hazards and one employee was injured when the employees did not use rubber gloves and dielectric overshoes when required based upon potential electrical exposure or use other compliant methods to eliminate hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2016
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: On or about August 19, 2015, while using a digger derrick to install light poles near energized power lines, the employer did not avoid exposure, by choice of location and lifting method, or take actions such as to de-energize and ground the power lines, maintain clearance to prevent encroachment, or as necessary, use warning methods, use a dedicated spotter in continuous communication with the operator when the digger derrick lifted a light pole for installation. Among other methods, feasible abatement methods include maintaining safe distance from power lines and identifying a safe work zone or de-energizing lines.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1926.1408 A02
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 17, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2): 29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2): The employer did not determine if any part of the equipment, load line or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), if operated up to the equipment's maximum working radius in the work zone, could get closer than 20 feet to a power line. On or about August 19, 2015, at 5701 Spalding Drive, Norcross, Georgia: Three employees performing light pole installation work were exposed to electrical shock hazards when the employer did not de-energize and ground the power line, did not maintain a 20-foot clearance to prevent encroachment, did not erect barricades, warning lines visible to the operator, or proximity alarms, and/or did not use a dedicated spotter in continuous communication with the operator when the crane was operated near an energized power line of approximately 14,400 volts of electricity.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1408 G01 I F
- Issued
- Jan 21, 2016
- Abate by
- Feb 25, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1408(g)(1)(i)(F): The employer did not train employees to maintain a safe clearance distance from power lines: On or about August 19, 2015, at 5701 Spalding Drive, Norcross, Georgia: Three employees performing light pole installation work were exposed to electric shock hazards when the employer did not train the employee operating the crane in maintaining a safe clearance distance from energized overhead power lines.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340874411.
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