OSHA Inspection: KNA ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

Jul 3, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $415 · Current $415

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  a) On or about October 6, 2017, the employer failed to submit documentation and certification of corrective action for Citation 1 item 1, issued on April 4, 2018 with an abatement due date of April 23, 2018.  b) On or about October 6, 2017, the employer failed to submit documentation and certification of corrective action for Citation 1 item 2, issued on April 4, 2018 with an abatement due date of April 23, 2018.  c) On or about October 6, 2017, the employer failed to submit documentation and certification of corrective action for Citation 1 item 3, issued on April 4, 2018 with an abatement due date of April 23, 2018.  d) On or about October 6, 2017, the employer failed to submit documentation and certification of corrective action for Citation 1 item 4, issued on April 4, 2018 with an abatement due date of April 23, 2018.  e) On or about October 6, 2017, the employer failed to submit documentation and certification of corrective action for Citation 1 item 5, issued on April 4, 2018 with an abatement due date of April 23, 2018.  f) On or about October 6, 2017, the employer failed to submit documentation and certification of corrective action for Citation 2 item 1, issued on April 4, 2018 with an abatement due date of April 23, 2018.

Issued

Apr 4, 2018

Abate by

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(e)(8)(iii): Synthetic web sling(s) were not immediately removed from service when snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were present:  On or about October 6, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer permitted employees to use a sling that was torn in multiple areas to hoist light poles, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 4, 2018

Abate by

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1408(a)(2): Determine if any part of the equipment, load line or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), if operated up to the equipment's maximum working radius in the work zone, could get closer than 20 feet to a power line. If so, the employer must meet the requirements in Option (1), Option (2), or Option (3) of this section, as follows:  On or about October 6, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not determine if any part of the crane, load line, or load (light pole) could get closer then 20 feet to a 13.2 KV power line, exposing the employees to a shock hazard.

Issued

Apr 4, 2018

Abate by

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1408(g)(1)(i)(F): Safe clearance distance from power lines:  On or about October 6, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not train employees on the safe working distances and how to maintain those distances from overhead power lines.

Issued

Apr 4, 2018

Abate by

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1417(w): 29 CFR 1926.1417(w): The employer did not use a tag or restraint line when necessary to prevent rotation of the load that would be hazardous.  On or about October 6, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not use a restraint line attached to the lamp arm that would have prevented the load from rotating into the adjacent overhead power lines.

Issued

Apr 4, 2018

Abate by

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1433(d)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that the hook used during hoisting was equipped with a safety latch.  On or about October 6, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not ensure that the hook used during the hoisting of the light pole was equipped with a safety latch.

Issued

Apr 4, 2018

Abate by

Apr 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1417(c)(1): 29 CFR 1926.1417(c)(1): The procedures applicable to the operation of the equipment, including rated capacities (load charts), recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, instructions, and operator's manual, were not readily available in the cab at all times for use by the operator.   On or about October 6, 2017, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not have the operator's manual readily available in the cab.