OSHA Inspection: JOHN E. MEADOR CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $5250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    Construction Yard:  On or about November 09, 2015 and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to a struck by and fall hazard, when climbing and cutting apart a Bethlehem 1420B Oil Field pump jack without any personal protective equipment.

Issued

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiii)(C): The employer did not recognize its responsibility for the safe usage of cutting or welding equipment, and did not insist that cutters or welders and their supervisors were suitably trained in the safe operation of their equipment and the safe use of the process.    Construction Yard, On or about November 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire hazards, when cutting apart a Bethlehem 1420B Oil Field Pump Jack without being trained on the process.

Issued

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiv)(A): The employer did not ensure that the supervisor was responsible for the safe handling of the cutting or welding equipment and the safe use of the cutting or welding process:  Construction Yard, On or about November 9, 2015 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire hazards, when cutting apart a Bethlehem 1420B Oil Field Pump Jack without ensuring the equipment did not become unbalanced when sections were removed.

Issued

2016-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(1)(i): A welder or helper working on platforms, scaffolds, or runways was not protected against falling:    Construction Yard, On or about November 09, 2015 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards, when an employee was climbing and cutting apart a Bethlehem 1420B Oil Field Pump Jack, while not ensuring the equipment did not become unbalanced when sections were removed.