OSHA Inspection: COMPLETE TANK, LLC

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Abate by

Oct 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,521 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees were not provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:  JOBSITE:  The employee operating a Makita circular saw to cut wood was not provided with eye protection.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,521 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): The employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites.   JOBSITE:  The employer did not use either a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or an assured equipment grounding program with the use of an electrical Makita circular saw to cut wood.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  JOBSITE:  The attachment plug of the yellow/black extension cord used to power a Makita circular saw was missing the grounding pin.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Abate by

Oct 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,662 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7): Slip resistant feet were used as a substitute for care in placing, lashing, or holding a ladder that is used upon slippery surfaces, including, but not limited to, flat metal or concrete surfaces that are constructed so they cannot be prevented from becoming slippery.  JOBSITE:  The Werner 32-foot extension ladder, used to gain access to an upper level was placed on slippery concrete floor surface without appropriately secured and/or lashed to prevent from displacement.  On or about 06/05/17, the above ladder was displaced while an was working from the ladder, and the employee sustained a dislocated left elbow and fractures of the bones surrounding his left elbow from the incident.

Issued

Sep 21, 2017

Abate by

Oct 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways:  JOBSITE:  The employee required to use a Werner 32-foot extension ladder to gain access to an upper level was not provided with training for proper handling and use of ladders.