OSHA Inspection: EARTH & STRUCTURE INC

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure employees in a hoist area were protected from falling 4 feet or more to a lower level.  (a)  Shop:  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, employees access the material storage area and are exposed to an approximate 12 foot fall hazard to a concrete floor.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic:  (a)  Yard:  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, tracks observed from a Gehl rough terrain were measured approximately 14 feet away from an unprotected 1000 lb. propane tank.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Sep 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The  point of operation of machine whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:  a) Shop: On or about May 9, 2017 and at times prior thereto; A Drill Press did not have a guard affixed to the point of operation that would prevent an operators fingers or hand from being caught in the drill attachment.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  (a)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, a Drill Press not equipped with an identification plate with make and/or model, but the motor had a serial number JD 031448.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Sep 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a)  Shop: On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, a flexible cord was used to provide power to a Drill Press.       b) Yard:  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, flexible cords were used with the junction box for the Airless Sprayer.    c) Arc Light Dynamics Pro 12000:  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, a metal junction box was found on the floor and utilized to power the computer for the plasma table.  Note:  Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Sep 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed.  a) Shop:  On or about May 9, 2017 and at times prior thereto a knockout plug was missing from a 4 way junction box left on the floor.   b) Mechanical Bay: On or about May 9, 2017 and at times prior thereto a knockout plug was missing from a 2 way junction box in use providing temporary power to the Drill Press.        Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Sep 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a)  Mechanical Bay:  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto a 2 way junction box was in use providing temporary power to the Drill Press.        Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Sep 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a)  Yard:  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior thereto, Airless paint sprayer.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Sep 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  a) Shop/Yard:  On or about May 9, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not implement necessary inspections prior to use, defects found included but were not limited to, junction boxes found damaged and not in use per manufacturer listed and labeled requirements, flexible cords in need of strain relief, flexible cords substituting for fixed wiring.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.