OSHA Inspection: APS CONTRACTORS INC.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,920 · Current $3,920

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(3): Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other harmful substances were not instructed regarding the safe handling and use, and were not made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required.  a) Building 3 Southwest:  On or about May 23, 2016  The roofer was not trained on the proper personal protective measures and equipment to follow when working with the roof tar equipment.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,920 · Current $3,920

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): "Application." Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.   a) Building 3 Southwest:  On or about May 23,  2016  The roofer was not wearing the proper Personal Protective Equipment when handling the transfer pipe and was burned when the hose whipped and hot tar was discharged onto him.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,920 · Current $3,920

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:   a) Asphalt tank adjacent to the roof of Building 4:  On or about May 27,  2016   An employee used an asphalt kettle apparatus which was plugged in by extension cord.  The extension cord was missing the ground pin.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under Part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.   a) Various Worksites  On or about July 20,  2016  The company did not provide copies of OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs when requested.