OSHA Inspection: B & W WRECKER SERVICE, LLC

Issued

Jul 20, 2021

Abate by

Aug 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $5,461

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  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 the hazards of being struck by tow rigging that was subjected to a force in excess of its breaking strength:     a) On February 25, 2021, employees attempted to recover a 30,685 lbs. JCB load-all telescopic handler that was stuck in the mud. As a part of the rigging equipment, employees used two Laclede single hook 3/8 inch 43 grade tow chains, with a working load limit of 5,400 lbs. each.  The employer had not provided training to their employees that would enable them to critically evaluate requirements for a heavy-duty winch-out.  The employees failed to recognize the forces needed, and advanced rigging equipment and techniques needed to recover this equipment. Employees did not determine if the recovery equipment used had the capacity and working load limit(s) to safely accomplish the task.  b) On February 25, 2021, employees attempted to recover a JCB load-all telescopic handler from the mud. The employees stood in the veer angle of rigging components that were under tension and were exposed to being struck by wire rope, tow chains, the snatch block and other rigging.  Note) Certification and documentation of corrective actions are required for these items.

Issued

Jul 20, 2021

Abate by

Aug 31, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(4): Slings were loaded in excess of their rated capacities:  a) On February 25, 2021 and at times prior thereto employees used a Laclede, 3/8 inch, 43 grade chain as part of the rigging in an attempt to recover a JCB load-all telescopic handler, weighing 30,685 pounds that was mired in the mud. The chain failed in tension when the forces applied exceeded the breaking strength of the chain, exposing employees to being struck-by parts of the rigging.    Note) Certification and documentation of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 20, 2021

Abate by

Jul 21, 2021

Penalty

Initial $780 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness was not recorded on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness had occurred:  a) On February 25, 2021 the employer had not made a timely record of a work place injury which occurred on February 17, 2021.  An employee was injured on the job which ultimately resulted in approximately 1 month away from work.  Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.