OSHA Inspection: L & A CONTRACTING COMPANY INC

Issued

Oct 31, 2017

Abate by

Nov 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,909 · Current $1,745 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(b)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and manufacturer:  (a) Construction site (North Bank) -  On or about July 18, 2017 chain sling used on American 7260 did not have an identification tag attached.

Issued

Oct 31, 2017

Abate by

Nov 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,909 · Current $1,745 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(b)(6)(ii): Record(s) of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination:  (a) Construction site (North Bank) -  On or about July 19 2017 sling inspection records were not available.

Issued

Oct 31, 2017

Abate by

Nov 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,879 · Current $2,327 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(e)(1): 29 CFR 1926.1412(e)(1): The equipment in service was not inspected each month in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section (each shift):  (a) Construction Site (North Bank) - On or about July 18, 2017 American 9310 crane had not had a monthly inspection since arriving on site.  The crane had been used on site to unload a truck and lift piling during proof test in addition to its use for drilling and pile driving.

Issued

Oct 31, 2017

Abate by

Nov 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(1): 29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(1): The equipment was not inspected at least every 12 months by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section:  (a) Construction Site (North Bank) - On or about July 18, 2017 American 9310 crane had not had an annual inspection within the prior 12 months.  The crane had been used on site to unload a truck and lift piling during proof test in addition to its use for drilling and pile driving.

Issued

Oct 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,879 · Current $2,327 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1424(a)(2)(ii): To prevent employees from entering hazard areas, the employer did not erect and maintain control lines, warning lines, railings or similar barriers to mark the boundaries of the hazard areas and/or did not train each employee to understand what these markings signify:  (a)  Construction site (North Bank) - On or about July 18, 2017 American 7260 crane was used to unload rebar and the crane's swing radius was not guarded.

Issued

Oct 31, 2017

Abate by

Nov 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,879 · Current $2,327 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1434(a)(1)(I): Modifications or additions which affect the  capacity or safe operation of the equipment were made without manufacturer review and approval in writing:  (a) Construction site (north Bank) - On or about July 18, 2017 modifications to American 9310's boom had been made without written approval from the manufacturer.

Issued

Oct 31, 2017

Abate by

Nov 8, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v) which states that the following must be included: product identifier, signal word, hazard statement, pictogram, precautionary statement(s), and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party (Construction Reference 1926.59):  (a) Construction site - On or about July 18, 2017 a 350 gallon fueling tank containing diesel was not labeled.

Issued

Oct 31, 2017

Abate by

Nov 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical (Construction Reference 1926.59):  (a) Construction site - On or about July 18, 2017 a fueling tank containing diesel was not labeled with the appropriate hazard warnings such as:  combustible, no smoking.

Issued

Oct 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1433(d)(6): An accessible fire extinguisher was not on the equipment:  Construction site (North Bank) - On or about July 18, 2017 American 7260 did not have a fire extinguisher.