OSHA Inspection: PETERSON CONCRETE SEPTIC TANKS & STORM SHELTERS

Issued

Nov 27, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    The floors of the metal corrugated building were not kept clean and orderly with concrete and other debris throughout the flooring, exposing employees to tripping and.

Issued

Nov 27, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:    The employer did not perform monthly inspections of hooks with a certification record retained to include the date of inspection, signature of person who performed the inspection, and the serial number or other identifier of the hook inspected.

Issued

Nov 27, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  The employer did not perform monthly inspections of hoist chains or maintain a certification record to include the date of the inspection, signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier for the chain inspected.

Issued

Nov 27, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(k)(2): Rated load test reports were not placed on file where they were readily available to appointed personnel:    The employer did not perform rated load tests for the overhead crane which consisted of a 5 ton Yale hoist with model number BEW5X20RT1504 and serial number U307288A on a runway.

Issued

Nov 27, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:]    The employer did not ensure that each service, feeder, and branch circuit at it's disconnecting means or overcurrent device for the main panel, air compressor, hoist, and mixer were legibly marked to indicate their purpose.

Issued

Nov 27, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.     A snap switch for lighting in the metal corrugated building did not have a faceplate installed to cover the opening, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Nov 27, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    The employer had not developed, implemented, and maintained a written hazard communication program for the chemicals used in the workplace to include but not limited to concrete mix, form oil, hydraulic oil, and diesel.

Issued

Nov 27, 2015

Abate by

Dec 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.    The employer had not reported an in-patient hospitalization and loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident occurring on October 23, 2015 within 24 hours.

Issued

Nov 27, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  The walkways in the facility giving access to exits were not at least 28 inches wide at all points limiting egress in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Nov 27, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:  The employer did not ensure an inspection, maintenance, and testing was performed on all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace.