OSHA Inspection: DAVID DOBBS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2018-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $5432.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a. On or about August 27, 2018 to September 5, 2018, outside the plant facility on company property, the employer allowed two employees to use a chain saw to cut tree limbs and brush without first assessing the work task for the requirements of PPE, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2018-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $2328.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:  a. On or about September 5, 2018, at the plant facility, an employee was tasked by the employer to provide first-aid to an injured employee, without first receiving adequate training, thereby exposing both the first aid provider employee and the injured employee to hazards associated with healthcare, such as exposure to bloodborne pathogens or improper medical treatment that could cause infection or other health issues.

Issued

2018-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $2328.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(iv): Annual training for employees with occupational exposure was not provided within one year of their previous training:  On or about September 12, 2018, a first aid provider employee who had an occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (BBP) and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) did not receive annual training, exposing that employee to health hazards and illnesses.

Issued

2018-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $2328.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a. On or about September 12, 2018, at the plant facility, the employer did not have a written hazard communication program while the employer allowed maintenance employees to use, store, and work in the presence of hazardous chemicals such as, but limited to gasoline while conducting tree trimming operations, exposing these employees to physical and health related hazards.

Issued

2018-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a. On or about September 12, 2018, at the plant facility, the employer allowed employees to use, store, and transfer hazardous chemicals, such as, but limited to gasoline without first being informed of, and trained on, the applicable requirements of 1910.1200, exposing these employees to physical and health hazards.

Issued

2018-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $5432.00 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 fall and amputation hazards while operating a chainsaw with one hand, while aloft on a ladder:  a. On or about September 5, 2018, in the parking lot outside of the purchasing managers office, an employee using a chainsaw with just one hand was exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards.  b. On or about September 5, 2018, in the parking lot outside of the purchasing managers office, an employee working on a ladder using a chainsaw was exposed to fall, and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2018-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv): The Exposure Control Plan was not reviewed and updated when necessary to reflect new or modified tasks and procedures which affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure:  On or about September 12, 2018, at the plant facility, the employer's Exposure Control Program did not reflect the employee position of a first aid provider employee who had an occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (BBP) and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), exposing that employee to health hazards and illnesses.