OSHA Inspection: SUNBELT TRANSFORMER, LTD.

Issued

2018-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $2993.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:  On or about July 12, 2018, and at times prior thereto, employees are using the overhead crane to move electrical transformers without wearing hard hats, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the load and/or materials.

Issued

2018-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $2993.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations:  On or about July 12, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not implement the company's permit required confined space program, exposing employees to the hazard of suffocation from potential oxygen deficient atmospheres and/or inhalation of toxic gases or vapors.