OSHA Inspection: COMPASS RESOURCES LLC

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,582 · Current $4,377 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1):A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from respiratory hazards. This was most recently documented on or about June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3145 Troost Ave (Firestone Building) 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) and 3125-3133 (Michaelson Building)Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. Employees in these buildings are exposed to respiratory hazards, The employer required employees to wear 3M half-faced, air purifying respirators equipped with P100 cartridges when they conducted demolition activities.  The employer did not have a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from respiratory hazards. This was most recently documented on or around June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3145 (Firestone Building) 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) and 3125-3133 (Michaelson Building)Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. Employees in these buildings are exposed to respiratory hazards when conducting demolition and other clean up activities.  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to each employee required to wear a respirator before the employee was fit tested.

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,436 · Current $3,282 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.51(a)(1):An adequate supply of potable water was not provided in all places of employment:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from health related complications including, but not limited to, dehydration and muscle cramping.  The employer failed to provide an adequate supply of potable water.  The jobsite does not provide a source for potable water and the only source of water was used for the demolition process, providing water for concrete saws.  This was most recently documented on July 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3145 (Firestone Building) 3115-3123 (Shankman Building), and 3125-3133 ( Michelson Building)Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri.

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $6,963 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(1):Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards.  This was most recently documented on June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. In the break room/tool room there were two outlets with burn marks on the face of the outlet.  The outlet was not removed from service, tagged, or communicated not to use.   (b) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on August 25, 2021 at the worksite located at 3125-3133 (Michaelson Building)Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri.  Employees used flexible cords that showed melting and burn-charring around the cord plug due to electrical current overloading.  Employees continued to use the damaged cords on a daily basis to power lighting, fans, rotary hammer drills, and other assorted electrical devices required to perform the demolition work.

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building), 3125-3133 (Michaelson Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri.  Throughout the worksite there were instances of damaged electrical insulation, burn marks on electrical equipment, and improper use of electrical cords.  Compass Resources LLC does not provide training to employees which would allow them to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions, or to understand and follow the OSHA Standards that apply to construction work, to include the proper use of extension cords and electrical equipment.

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(1)(iii):Safety of equipment was not determined on the basis of electrical insulation.  (a)The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on August 25, 2021 at the worksite located at 3125-3133 (Michaelson Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. On the outside of the building near the forklift there was a flexible cord with damage to the insulation. An employee was charging a forklift battery with a battery charger with the flexible cord that was damaged .

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,873 · Current $6,565 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(2):Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock, burns, and fire hazards.  This was most recently documented on August 25, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri.  Employees in these buildings were exposed to electrical hazards when an extension cord was plugged into a power strip containing extension cord which was powering a refrigerator and a microwave, which was not used in accordance with instructions included in listing, labeling, or certification.  Employees accessed a General Electric (model TXB18SLS) refrigerator that was powered by an extension cord, contrary to manufacturer recommendations.

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,873 · Current $6,565 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(g)(2)(iv):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a)The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on August 25, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. In the hallway area leading to a break room area there was a flexible cord that was suspended by another flexible cord.  The two cords were tied together, creating stress on the flexible cord connector on each side. Employees working in the Shankman building were using flexible cords to power a refrigerator and microwave.   (b)The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards when flexible cords were not provided strain relief. This was most recently documented on August 25, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. In the hallway area leading to a break room area there was a flexible cord that was suspended by another flexible cord.  There was a flexible cord that was providing power to a refrigerator and a microwave that was hanging from a higher location, creating stress on the flexible cord connector. Employees working in the Shankman building were using flexible cords to power a refrigerator and microwave.

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,873 · Current $6,565 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(2):Extension cords were fastened with staples, hung from nails, or suspended by wire:  (a)The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. In the hallway area leading to a set of stairs there was a flexible cord that was suspended by a nail along the wall. Employees working in the Shankman building used flexible cords that were in place to power lighting, fans, and other assorted electrical devices.   (b)The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. Past the hallway and stairs, following the flexible cord to the receptacle, there was a flexible cord that was suspended by a set of wires in the corner of the room. Employees working in the Shankman building used flexible cords that were in place to power lighting, fans, and other assorted electrical devices.   (c)The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on August 25, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri. In the hallway area leading to a set of stairs there was a flexible cord that was suspended by a nail along the wall. Employees working in the Shankman building used flexible cords that were in place to power a refrigerator and microwave.

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $6,963 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(e)(1): Regulated areas did not comply with the requirements  29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(2) through (e)(5):  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to asbestos containing materials.  This was most recently documented on June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3145 Troost Ave (Firestone Building), Kansas City, Missouri.  Employees in and around the Firestone Building were exposed to asbestos containing materials while working in and around the building, no signs were posted related to the presence of asbestos in the regulated area. In the building there were piles of debris from the demolition of various materials with the asbestos containing insulation scattered throughout, which meets the criteria to be considered a regulated area.  The insulation was not whole, it was discovered to be torn into loose smaller pieces of varying sizes.  Exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can cause lung damage, cancers of the lungs, and mesothelioma.

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $6,963 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(k)(2)(i):Before work subject to this standard began, the building and/or facility owner(s) did not determine the presence, location and quantity of asbestos containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) at the worksite pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1):  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to asbestos containing materials. This was most recently documented on June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3145 Troost Ave (Firestone Building), Kansas City, Missouri. Employees in the Firestone Building were exposed to asbestos containing materials while performing demolition tasks while in and around the building, no survey was conducted to determine the presence, location and quantity of asbestos containing materials and/or presumed asbestos containing material.

Issued

Dec 7, 2021

Abate by

Jan 4, 2022

Penalty

Initial $128,733 · Current $65,655 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I):Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from damage. Sharp corners and projections shall be avoided. Flexible cords and cables may pass through doorways or other pinch points, if protection is provided to avoid damage  (a) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards.  This was most recently documented on June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri.  In the break room/tool room there were seven flexible cords feeding through a metal enclosure which had a sharp edge.  Employees working in the Shankman or Michaelson buildings were using flexible cords to power lighting, fans, rotary hammer drills, battery chargers and other assorted electrical devices.    (b) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards.  This was most recently documented on June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri.  In the break room/tool room there were four flexible cords feeding through a metal clamp, located above the metal enclosure, which had a sharp edge.  Employees working in the Shankman or Michaelson buildings were using flexible cords to power lighting, fans, rotary hammer drills, battery chargers and other assorted electrical devices.    (c) The employer is failing to protect employees from exposure to electrical shock and fire hazards .  This was most recently documented on June 29, 2021 at the worksite located at 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri.  Outside the break room/tool room, on the exterior of the building there were seven flexible cords feeding through a sharp corner of a concrete opening in the building.  Employees working in the Shankman or Michaelson buildings were using flexible cords to power electrical power lighting, fans, rotary hammer drills, battery chargers and other assorted electrical devices.    Compass Resources LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1509063, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 06-22-2021, with respect to a workplace located at located at 3115 Troost Ave, KC MO.