OSHA Inspection: G&L INSTALLATIONS, INC.

Issued

Aug 8, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

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)  On or around May 24, 2017 and at times subsequent thereto at the employer's worksite at 1601 Broadway Street, in Houston, Texas, the employer did not perform a workplace assessment to determine if hazards were present or likely to be present to determine the personal protective equipment that was necessary to protect its workers against injury when:     a) The employer did not assess the workplace for hazards that could impact workers' eyes, such as flying particles being released during work tasks.    b) The employer did not assess the workplace for the presence of hazards that can cause crushing injuries to workers' feet, that safety footwear can be used to protect against.    c) The employer did not assess the workplace for the presence of hazards that can cause hand injuries, such as but not limited to cuts, that gloves can be used to protect against.

Issued

Aug 8, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective glasses with side shields were not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  On or about May 24, 2017 and at times subsequent thereto, at the Milby High School worksite, located at 1601 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas the employer did not require workers who were using battery powered hand tools to drill into wood, metal, and composite materials to wear safety glasses to prevent loose particles generated by the work striking the workers in the eye(s).    a) On/around May 24, 2017 workers using battery powered hand tools to drill into wood, metal, and composite materials while assembling furniture were exposed to possible eye injuries when they did not wear protective glasses with side shields.     b) On/around June 5, 2017 workers using battery powered hand tools to drill into wood and composite materials while mounting wall fixtures such as cabinets were exposed to possible eye injuries when they did not wear protective glasses with side shields.

Issued

Aug 8, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): General requirements. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards  On or around June 5, 2016 at the employers worksite at 1601 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas, the employer did not ensure that employees used protective footwear to protect the employees feet against struck by and caught under hazards while performing furniture installation tasks.

Issued

Aug 8, 2017

Abate by

Sep 11, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion  On or around June 5, 2017 at the employer worksite located at 1601 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas the employer did not select and have its workers use hand protection to protect against lacerations, cuts and/or severe abrasions when moving and setting up metal shelving in rooms on the first floor of the building.