OSHA Inspection: R & R CONTRACTING SERVICES INC.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was four (4) feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, specifically inside of the Work Shop, the elevated storage loft was not equipped with a standard guardrail system or the equivalent.  The approximate fall distance to the concrete floor below was 11' 6".  This violation was noted on 09/19/19.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,834 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, specifically inside of the Garage and Work Shop, the portable fire extinguishers were not inspected on a monthly basis thus exposing employees to a potential fire hazard.  This violation was noted on 09/24/19.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to annual maintenance checks:  At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, specifically inside of the Garage and Work Shop, the portable fire extinguishers were not inspected on an annual basis thus exposing employees to a potential fire hazard.  The last annual inspection was performed in 2017.  This violation was noted on 09/24/19.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, specifically inside of the Garage and Work Shop, employees expected to fight incipient stage fires were not instructed in the use of portable fire extinguishers.  This violation was noted on 09/24/19.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $6,612 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, operators of the Heli Fork Lift, m/n CPY25-TY5, s/n 230251E0507, were only provided with a practical training and exercise before being authorized to operate this powered industrial truck thus exposing them to caught-by or struck-by hazards. This violation was noted on 09/24/19.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii): When the operator of an industrial truck was dismounted and within 25 feet of the truck still in his view, the load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls neutralized, and the brakes set to prevent movement:      At 818 Lone Stare Drive, O'Fallon, Missouri, the employer failed to ensure operator(s) fully lowered load engaging means and set the brakes of the Heli Forklift, m/n CPY25-TY5, s/n 230251E0507, when changing flatbed trailer tires.  On or about 09/19/19, the forks were not fully lowered and the brake not set resulting in the crushing death of the operator.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $4,723 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) with defect(s) or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, on 09/24/19, the Heli Forklift, m/n CPY25-TY5, s/n 230251E0507, was operated with the following deficiencies:  a.  A missing horn mechanism.  b.  A broken seat belt mechanism.  c.  A damaged seat.  d.  A set of non-operational lights.  Such deficiencies could result in serious caught-by or struck-by hazards for the operator or other employees working nearby.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,834 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:   At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, specifically inside of the Garage and Work Shop, acetylene and oxygen cylinders were stored together along the east and south walls of the building.  Valve caps for both were not in place.  Employees were exposed to serious struck by hazards should these cylinders fall on to the concrete floor and the shut off valves break off.  This violation was noted on 09/24/19.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least five (5) feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, specifically inside of the Garage and Work Shop, acetylene and oxygen cylinders were stored together along the east and south walls of the building.  Employees were exposed to a fire hazard.  This violation was noted on 09/24/19.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,834 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, specifically inside of the Garage and Work Shop, the yellow, flexible extension cord that powered an outdoor pump was used as a substitute for fixed wiring thereby potentially exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  This violation was noted on 09/24/19.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were run through doorways, windows, floors, or similar openings:  At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, specifically inside of the Garage and Work Shop, the yellow, flexible extension cord that powered an outdoor pump was run beneath a garage door thereby exposing employees to a potential electrical hazard.  This violation was noted on 09/24/19.

Issued

Feb 10, 2020

Abate by

Mar 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,834 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:  At 818 Lone Star Drive, O Fallon, Missouri, a written hazard communication program was not prepared for exposed employees that addressed how labelling, safety data sheets, and training would be accomplished.  This violation was noted on 09/24/19.