ST THOMAS, VI —
OSHA Inspection: HEAVY MATERIALS
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of HEAVY MATERIALS in 7865 ESTATE MARIENDAHL, ST THOMAS, VI 00801 (NAICS 333120). OSHA activity number 342320454.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- HEAVY MATERIALS
- Site address
- 7865 ESTATE MARIENDAHL
- City
- ST THOMAS
- State
- VI
- ZIP
- 00801
- Mailing
- PO BOX 7368, ST THOMAS, VI 00801
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 333120
- Employees
- 60
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.28 B03 II
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 22, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $4,310 · Current $2,801 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): Each employee was not protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems: a. On or about 05/11/2017, water cistern area - concrete batch plant: Employees were working near a partially open man hole, not guarded by a standard railing, where they could accidentally walk into. NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2801
- — Z (S) $4310
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,232 · Current $2,100 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 tank cars, 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. On or about 5/11/2017, electrical panel - Maintenance Shop/Parts Shop area: Employees worked near oxygen compress gas cylinders left unprotected from coming into contact with items that can cause abrasions such as, a pipe against the wall. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $3232
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 22, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $4,310 · Current $2,801 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: a. On or about 5/11/2017, electrical panel, Maintenance Shop/Parts Shop area: Access to electrical panels was blocked with cardboard boxes and compress gas cylinders. NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2801
- — Z (S) $4310
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 28, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $4,310 · Current $2,801 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: a. On or about 5/11/2017, concrete batch plant - truck wash area: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using a makeshift flexible extension cord that lacked a ground plug and was plugged into a permanent outlet box that lacked a face plate to operate a sump pump. NOTE: Documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(d).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2801
- — Z (S) $4310
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 22, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: a. On or about 5/11/2017, concrete batch plant - truck wash area: Employees were using a sump pump connected to an electrical extension cord with no ground. NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2017
- Abate by
- Jun 22, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: a. On or about 5/11/2017, concrete batch plant - truck wash area: Employees were using a sump pump connected to an electrical outlet box receptacle with no face plate cover. NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by 29 CFR 1903.19(c) and (d), respectively.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342320454.
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