OSHA Inspection: BYRD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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):    (a)     At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL: On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate forklifts without having received formal instruction or operator evaluation as required by the standard.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance had not been conducted at least once every 3 years.  (a)     At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL: On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts) without the employer ensuring that the operators had received the required evaluation at least once every 3 years as specified in the regulation.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means shall be fully lowered, controls shall be neutralized, power shall be shut off, and brakes set. Wheels shall be blocked if the truck is parked on an incline.    (a)     At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL (Case CK #54 Forklift): On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that the loaded forks were left elevated and the operator was not with or near forklift.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):   Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.    (a)     At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL: On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts) that were known to have mechanical problems and were currently undergoing maintenance.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:   (a)     At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL: On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts) without a working horn.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(ii): Makeshift link(s) or fastener(s) formed from bolts, or other such attachment(s) were used to connect links or fastenings on alloy steel chain sling(s).    (a)     At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL: On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use a makeshift chain sling that was formed using chain, all-thread, and two nuts which are not authorized by the standard.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    (a)     At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL: On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the back side of the HTC 20E-12PB 20Ton press break was not guarded.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): Nameplates or markings for powered industrial trucks were not in place or were not maintained in a legible condition:  (a)     At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL (Case CK #54 Forklift): On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts) that is missing the load chart.  (b)     At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL (Caterpillar Cascade Forklift): : On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts) that has a load chart that is not legible.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iv): Synthetic web sling(s) with broken or worn stitches were not immediately removed from service:   (a)     At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL: On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in that synthetic web slings were not removed from service in such a way as to insure they are not used.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces.  (a) At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL (Case CK #54 Forklift): On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electric shock hazards in that the electrical extension cord used with the Dayton 1 Ton hoist was wrapped around the I-beams and braces of the building structure.

Issued

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  (a) At 30347 Highway 59, Loxley, AL (Case CK #54 Forklift): On or about November 3, 2015 and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure that all employees were trained on the new format for safety data sheets, Global Harmonization System pictograms, new hazard rating system and warning words.