OSHA Inspection: AR DANIEL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,636 · Current $3,382 Reduced

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/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    On or about May 9th, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at a boring project for the installation of a 8" inch sewer line inside 20" inch casing, an excavator operator was installing and removing augers from a trench/excavation.  The employer did not assure each employee was trained to determine the voltages of overhead electrical power lines and maintain required minimum approach distances based on the voltages prior to using an excavator in close proximity of overhead electrical power lines.  The employees were exposed to potential electrical shock or electrocution hazards.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,636 · Current $3,382 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(b)(1): Welded alloy steel chain sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and sling manufacturer:    On or about May 9th, 2019, and at times prior thereto, at a boring project for the installation of a 8" inch sewer line inside 20" inch casing, employees used welded alloy steel chain slings that were not equipped with a tag to state size, grade, manufacturer or the rated capacity, exposing employees to crushed-by and struck-by hazards.      1. Bucket/trough assembly equipped a welded alloy steel chain sling that was not equipped with a tag.  2. Excavator welded alloy steel chain sling used to lift augers in and out of the boring project did not have a tag.