OSHA Inspection: SUPERS LANDSCAPE, INC

Issued

2020-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $433.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:    Supers Landscape, Inc. - On or about April 17, 2020, the employer did not submit documentation of abatement for citations items issued on January 30, 2020, and which became a final order on February 19, 2020.

Issued

2020-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $1928.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:      a.)     On or about October 9, 2019, the employer did not ensure the breaker in the 240V 60A electrical box located in the barn was marked to indicate what the breaker controlled, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2020-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Sufficient access and working space was not provided for circuit breaker panels to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance.  a.) On or about October 9, 2019 the employer did not ensure that the working space in front of electrical panels was sufficient for safe operation and maintenance.  The 240V 60A electrical panel in the barn to the right side of the overhead door was blocked by ladders and warning cones.

Issued

2020-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:   a.) On or about October 9, 2019 the employer did not ensure that all openings in electrical boxes were effectively closed.  The 240V 60A electrical panel in the barn to the right side of the overhead door was missing the front panel.  The wires and circuit breaker were exposed.

Issued

2020-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $1928.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:      a.)     On or about October 9, 2019, the employer did not ensure all electrical outlets were firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted.  The 2-receptacle 110V electrical outlet that was located to the left of the 240V 60A electrical panel in the barn was not securely mounted to the wood wall joist from which it was hanging.

Issued

2020-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:   a.)     On or about October 9, 2019, the employer did not ensure that conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets or fittings were protected from abrasions.  The conductors entering the top of the 240V 60A electrical panel in the barn were not protected from abrasion and the outer jackets were damaged exposing the interior wires.

Issued

2020-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a.)     On or about October 9, 2019, the employer did not ensure that flexible cords were connected so that strain relief was provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  The flexible cords connected to the 240V 60A electrical panel in the barn area were not attached to ensure strain relief was provided.

Issued

2020-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1966.00 · Current $983.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    a.) On or about October 9, 2019 the employer did not ensure that extension cords used in the facility were inspected and free from damage.  An extension cord in the garage area of the facility was damaged.  The outer jacket was split open exposing the wires inside.  The insulation of the interior wires was intact.

Issued

2020-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:  a.) On or about October 9, 2019, the employer failed to provide Appendix D of the respiratory protection standard to employees who wore filtering face piece respirators (dust masks) voluntarily.  Employees wear them periodically when applying weed-killer or other chemicals during lawncare job tasks.

Issued

2020-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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 October 9, 2019,  The employer failed to develop the elements of a written hazard communication program.  Employees were exposed to hazards from herbicides and pesticides used in lawncare activities.