OSHA Inspection: DUPLAGA PAINTS LLC

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $1901.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed.      (a) Outback Steakhouse:  On or about June 6, 2017 and times prior, an employee was working from the highest standing level of a Werner 28ft. aluminum extension ladder 11ft. 10in. above grade sanding a metal roof, intermittently reaching out past the side rails of the ladder with both hands gripping a pole that had a powered Dewalt sander attached to the end.

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(10): The tops of a non-self-supporting ladder were not placed with the two rails supported equally.  (a) Outback Steakhouse:  On or about June 6, 2017 and times prior, an employee was working from a 28ft. Werner extension ladder that was not properly supported in that a side rail of the ladder was placed against the sloped roof gable not allowing the other side rail and support rung of the ladder to sit evenly and firmly on the highest contact point.

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $815.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:    (a) Outback Steakhouse:  On or about June 6, 2017 and times prior, an employee used a powered Dewalt orbital palm sander attached with duct tape to a 6ft. extendable pole and placed inside the dust extraction outlet thus prohibiting the use of the provided dust bag.

Issued

2017-08-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:  (a) Outback Steakhouse:  On or about June 6, 2017 and times prior, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:  1.  Management Commitment and Leadership A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees. B.  Program Reviewed Annually. C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings. D.  Adequate commitment of resources. E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations. F.  Management observations of safety rules.    2.  Assignment of Responsibility     A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable. B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood. C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.    3.  Identification and Control of Hazards A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors. B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, and Engineering Controls). C.  Action taken to address hazards. D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate. E.  Technical reference materials available.    4.  Training and Education A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training. B.  Specialized training taken when needed. C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.    5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted. B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, and propose corrective action.  C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated.  6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance A.  First aid supplies and medical services available. B.  Employees informed of medical results. C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.