OSHA Inspection: GALBREATH AND SONS HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL CO., INC.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a)   In the office/warehouse building: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approx. 9 ft. from an open-sided platform, in that a standard railing or equivalent was not installed as employees walked by, and engaged materials at the platform by forklift.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails:   a)   In the office/warehouse building: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to seven (7) feet, in that a 14-riser stairway lacked standard railings as employees accessed the second floor during normal work activities.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $1,108 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:     a)   In the office/warehouse building: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to hazards not limited to struck-by, in that indoor compressed gas cylinders were not stored in accordance with Compressed Gas Association P-1-1965 Section 3.3.8 regarding the physical protection of cylinders and valves.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,898 · Current $1,739 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:     a)   In the maintenance building: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, in that energized outlet boxes were not provided with covers or faceplates as employees engaged in maintenance-related activities within close proximity.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front:   a)   In the maintenance building: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards not limited to electric shock, in that energized panel boards and cutout boxes were not effectively dead front as employees engaged in maintenance-related activities within close proximity.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   a)   In the maintenance building: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to potential fire-evacuation hazards, in that an EXIT sign above the pedestrian door was not installed.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:   a)   In the warehouse building and yard: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to related hazards, in that forklift operators performance evaluations were not conducted at least once in the last three years.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)   In the warehouse building and yard: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to related hazards, in that (2) Toyota LPG-powered forklifts with back-up horns and lights not functioning were not removed from service until repaired by  authorized personnel.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service and were placed in service when the examination showed condition(s) that would adversely affect the safety of the vehicle. Examinations were not made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they were not examined after each shift:    a)   In the warehouse building and yard: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to related hazards, in that forklift operators failed to conduct at least daily examinations on (2) Toyota forklifts to detect physical defects not limited to visual and audible warning devices which adversely affected vehicle safety.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

May 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     a)   At the Richmond Hill corporate location: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards, in that a written hazard communication program was not developed or implemented to address warning labels, SDSs, and employee training requirements regarding the hazardous chemicals in the workplace.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

May 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, did not provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:    a)   At the Richmond Hill corporate location: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards, in that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was not adequately labeled, tagged or marked.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

May 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    a)   At the Richmond Hill corporate location: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards, in that safety data sheets for each chemical were not available in the workplace for each chemical used not limited to LPG, carbon dioxide, and refrigerants.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

May 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a)   At the Richmond Hill corporate location: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards, in that were not provided effective information and training for each chemical used in the workplace when initially assigned, and when new hazardous chemicals were introduced into the work area.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

May 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The training 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 employees could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    a)   At the Richmond Hill corporate location: On November 22, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards, in that they were not provided effective information and training on the Hazard Communication 2012 update requirements, effective December 1, 2013.