OSHA Inspection: COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES LLC

Issued

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $2842.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.410(a)(2)(iii): Each dive team member did not have experience or training in diving operations and emergency procedures:  a) Intake Drop Pipe - On June 21, 2019, and at times prior, the dive tender did not have the experience or training in diving operations and emergency procedures for the maintenance operation at a hydroelectric plant involving a dive to a depth of 120 feet.

Issued

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $2842.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.410(a)(3): All dive team members were not trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid (American Red Cross standard course or equivalent):  a) Intake Drop Pipe - On June 21, 2019, and at times prior, the dive tender was not trained in CPR/First Aid for the 120' depth dive that occurred into the intake drop pipe to conduct maintenance.

Issued

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $3978.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.421(d)(2): Assessments that were made during planning of dive operations did not include all surface and underwater hazards:  a) Intake Drop Pipe - On June 21, 2019, and at times prior, an assessment of the dive operation did not include verification that residual air pressure previously applied to the system was relieved to control the hazards created from air pressure causing an impact from released air and/or debris from a 12 inch drain pipe clog.

Issued

2019-12-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $22730.00 · Current $19498.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.425(b)(2): A decompression chamber was not ready for use at the dive location as required for any dive outside the no-decompression limits or deeper than 100 fsw:    a) Intake Drop Pipe - On June 21, 2019, and at times prior, the employer performed a dive to 120 fsw without having a decompression chamber readily available.