OSHA Inspection: SAND-IDA SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,549 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(ii): Trained persons did not operate an aerial lift:  (a)  On or about June 21, 2017, and at times prior thereto, an employee working out of a Bil-Jax aerial lift without use of a body harness and/or restraining belt with a lanyard attached to the boom or bucket, demonstrated a lack of understanding , skills and/or knowledge necessary to operate the aerial lift before using it on the job.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(v):  A personal fall arrest or travel restraint system that meets the requirements in 29 CFR part 1910, subpart I, was not worn and attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.   (a)  On or about June 21, 2017, and at times prior, an employee did not don a personal fall arrest system and was exposed to a potential fall hazard.  Note:  Corrected during Inspection

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,437 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2): "Lockout and Tagging." While any employee is exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which have been deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts were not locked out or tagged or both in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph. The requirements were not followed in the order in which they are presented (i.e., paragraph (b)(2)(i) first, then paragraph (b)(2)(ii), etc.).  Note 1: As used in this section, fixed equipment refers to equipment fastened in place or connected by permanent wiring methods.  Note 2: Lockout and tagging procedures that comply with paragraphs (c) through (f) of 1910.147 will also be deemed to comply with paragraph (b)(2) of this section provided that:  [1] The procedures address the electrical safety hazards covered by this Subpart; and  [2] The procedures also incorporate the requirements of paragraphs (b)(2)(iii)(D) and (b)(2)(iv)(B) of this section.  (A) Circuits energizing parts were not locked out or tagged or both as required.  a)  On or about June 21, 2017, and at times prior, the employer did not establish program/procedures to properly control the potential hazardous energy.  An employee upgrading the current light system to LED was exposed to the potential unexpected startup and/or release of stored energy.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.  (a)  On or about June 21, 2017, and at times prior thereto, an employee utilizing portable power tools while replacing the lighting to LED and did not have safety glasses.  CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION