OSHA Inspection: SYNERGY INTERNET SERVICES GEORGIA, LLC

Issued

2018-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $1663.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  a) Facility, Bitcoin area - On or about 07/12/18 and at times prior thereto the emergency light was tested and was not operating.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2018-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $2217.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.159(c)(2): The employer did not properly maintain the installed automatic sprinkler system:  Facility  On or about 07/12/18 and at times prior thereto the employer did not conduct maintenance tests to ensure the readiness of the sprinkler system.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2018-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) Facility, Bitcoin Area - On or about 07/12/18 and at times prior thereto the CO2 fire extinguisher and the ABC type fire extinguisher were not subjected to an annual maintenance check-up.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2018-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $2217.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that adversely affected safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a) Facility - On or about 07/12/18 and at times prior thereto the 110V duplex outlet box and metallic faceplate were bent and deformed, exposing internal live parts.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2018-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): When normally enclosed live parts were exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, was not suitably guarded and was used for storage:  a) Facility - On or about 07/12/18 and at times prior thereto, the 120/208V disconnect boxes situated in the back of the UPS (uninterruptible power supply) Room were obstructed by stored materials and were not readily accessible in case of emergency or service.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2018-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $2772.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Facility - In the Bitcoin area, the dead front panel labeled "PANEL LC FED FROM T.R. 1" had four unused openings, exposing live parts.  b) Facility - The 120/277V dead-front panel situated on the wall facing the loading docks had four unused openings, exposing live parts.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2018-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $2217.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) Facility - On or about 07/12/18 and at times prior thereto the junction box mounted on the loading dock housed a small transformer.  The box did not have a cover and the live terminals were exposed.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2018-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $3880.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboard enclosures. Panelboards shall be mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and shall be dead front. However, panelboards other than the dead front externally-operable type are permitted where accessible only to qualified persons.  29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panel boards were not dead front.  a) Facility - The 277/480V panel situated at the end of the aisle leading to the loading dock area was not dead front. A cover section was removed and the live terminals were exposed.  b) Facility - The 120/277V panel situated on the wall facing the loading docks was not dead front. On opening was cut in the cover, and live terminals were exposed.   c)  A recently installed new panel situated on the wall facing the loading docks was not dead front. The cover was not installed and all live parts were exposed.   d) Facility - The 480V 800A panel labeled Breaker #5 (also labeled Breaker #6) was not dead front. Sections of the cover were missing and live parts were exposed.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.