OSHA Inspection: OUTBACK STEEL SERVICES LLC

Issued

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $5,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.761(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that each connector has been provided training in the establishment, access, proper connecting techniques and work practices required by sections 1926.756(c) and 1926.760(b):    a)  On or about June 20, 2017, and at times prior, employees assigned to connecting duties had not been trained in proper techniques, work practices and hazards associated with connecting.

Issued

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1428(a): The Employer did not train employees, or ensure employees were trained, to properly direct the crane operator while placing materials:    a)  On or about June 20, 2017, employees signaling the crane operator had not been trained to know and understand the signals being used, to be competent in the application of the signals being used, and to have a basic understanding of the equipment operation and limitations, including the crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads.

Issued

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Aug 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.753(d)(2)(iii):  All loads were not rigged by a qualified rigger:     a)  On or about June 20, 2017, suspended loads with employees working underneath the loads were not rigged by a qualified rigger. A load which had been rigged incorrectly (beam upside down) was rendered and rigged by an employee that was not a qualified rigger.  Upon re-hoisting, the beam was off center and contacted an employee and/or the beam on which he was walking, causing the employee to fall approximately 14 feet.