BOISE, ID —
OSHA Inspection: UPSON COMPANY
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of UPSON COMPANY in 5800 N MEEKER AVE, BOISE, ID 83713 (NAICS 238160). OSHA activity number 343268280.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- UPSON COMPANY
- Site address
- 5800 N MEEKER AVE
- City
- BOISE
- State
- ID
- ZIP
- 83713
- Mailing
- 4512 EAST USTICK RD., CALDWELL, ID 83605
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238160
- Employees
- 6
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2018
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $8,148 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to various fire hazards including but not limited to flammable liquids and vapors, static electricity, and/or other ignition sources: a) On or about June 27, 2018, and at times prior thereto: Employees were utilizing a Graco GH 933 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Airless Sprayer, with a Honda 390DX 13HP engine. A grounding clamp to an earth ground to limit static electricity was not established. Operator's manual procedures were not followed during equipment operation. b) On or about June 27, 2018, and at times prior thereto: Employees were utilizing a Graco GH 933 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Airless Sprayer, with a Honda 390DX 13HP engine. The engine was not allowed to cool off prior to refueling. Operator's manual procedures were not followed during equipment operation. NOTE: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation are required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8148
1926.21 B02
- Issued
- Oct 17, 2018
- Abate by
- Dec 5, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $8,148
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury. a) On or about June 27, 2018, and at times prior thereto: Employees were utilizing a Graco GH 933 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Airless Sprayer, with a Honda 390DX 13HP engine. A grounding clamp to an earth ground to limit static electricity was not established. Employees were not trained in methods and procedures to avoid the accumulation of static electricity during roofing operations. b) On or about June 27, 2018, and at times prior thereto: Employees were utilizing a Graco GH 933 Heavy Duty Hydraulic Airless Sprayer, with a Honda 390DX 13HP engine. The engine was not allowed to cool off prior to refueling. Employees were not trained in methods and procedures to avoid flammable hazards during gasoline refueling of internal combustion engines during roofing operations. NOTE: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation are required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $8148
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343268280.
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