OSHA Inspection: PAUL WEVER CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CO. INC.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2926.00 · Current $1756.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(1):The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to amputation and other hazards while working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Hopper and the southwest corner of the Shipping Container Building because the employer did not evaluate the spaces to determine if they were permit-required confined spaces.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to amputation and other hazards while working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Hopper and the southwest corner of the Shipping Container Building because the employer did not inform employees of the existence and location of the permit spaces.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(3): When the employer decided its employees would not enter permit spaces, the employer did not take effective measures to prevent its employees from entering the permit spaces:   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to amputation and other hazards while working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Hopper and the southwest corner of the Shipping Container Building because the employer did not ensure measures were implemented to prevent employees from entering the permit spaces.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $1053.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burns while working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Room because a portable fire extinguisher was located on the floor under the electric panelboard and the employer did not ensure the fire extinguisher was mounted and identified.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(4): The employer did not ensure portable fire extinguishers were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use:   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burns while working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Room because the portable fire extinguisher located on the wall was not fully charged.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burns while working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Room because portable fire extinguishers were not inspected on a monthly basis.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burns while working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Room because the portable fire extinguishers were given an annual maintenance check.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3511.00 · Current $2106.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a.  On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed injury while operating the Toyota Powered Industrial Truck, Model No 5FGCU15, with defective front brakes and horn and a missing nameplate, and the employer did not ensure operators were trained and evaluated in subjects such as, but not limited to, vehicle inspections.    b.  On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed injury while operating the Tractor-Type Forklift, with visible oil leaks and a missing nameplate, and the employer did not ensure operators were trained and evaluated in subjects such as, but not limited to, vehicle inspections.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   a.  On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed injury while operating the Toyota Powered Industrial Truck, Model No 5FGCU15, with defective front brakes and horn and a missing nameplate, and the employer did not conduct a pre-shift inspection.  b.  On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed injury while operating the Tractor-Type Forklift, with visible oil leaks and a missing nameplate, and the employer did not conduct a pre-shift inspection.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(10): Industrial trucks were not kept in a clean condition:   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burns when operating the Tractor-Type Forklift because the employer did not ensure oil leaks inside the engine compartment were cleaned.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1405.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Room because the employer did not ensure the electric panelboard covers were installed.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $1053.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Room because the employer did not ensure the electrical outlet boxes had faceplates.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $0.00 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:   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Room because flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring near the entry door.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:   On or about June 10, 2021, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working in and around the Bio Char Furnace Room because a flexible cord was run through a hole in the wall next to the exhaust fan.

Issued

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6): The employer had not ensured that all nameplates and markings were in place:  a.  On or about June 10, 2021, the  Toyota Powered Industrial Truck, Model No 5FGCU15, was missing a nameplate.  b.  On or about June 10, 2021, the Tractor-Type Forklift, was missing a nameplate.