OSHA Inspection: G&A BORING DIRECTIONAL, LLC

Issued

Oct 4, 2021

Abate by

Oct 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,681 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  On or about August 4, 2021, employees performing water line installation in a trench excavation were exposed to struck-by and chemical burn hazards when cutting plastic pipes and applying corrosive material without eye or face protection.

Issued

Oct 4, 2021

Abate by

Oct 22, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(3): Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other harmful substances were not instructed regarding the safe handling and use, and were not made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required.  On or about August 4, 2021, employees performing work in a trench excavation were exposed to chemical burn hazards when applying corrosive material without being instructed in the potential hazards associated its safe handling and use.

Issued

Oct 4, 2021

Abate by

Oct 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.50(g):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  On or about August 4, 2021, employees performing work in a trench excavation were exposed to chemical burn hazards when applying corrosive material without a suitable facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes or body.

Issued

Oct 4, 2021

Abate by

Oct 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $1,560 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.651(j)(2):Protection was not provided by placing and keeping excavated or other materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that were sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.  On or about August 4, 2021, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when installing a water line in a trench excavation without the spoil pile being placed at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation.

Issued

Oct 4, 2021

Abate by

Oct 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,184 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.652(a)(1):Each employee in an excavation was not protected from cave-ins by an adequate protective system designed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.652 (b) or (c).  On or about August 4, 2021, two employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard when working in an approximately 6-foot deep trench excavation without an adequate protective system.

Issued

Oct 4, 2021

Abate by

Oct 22, 2021

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:  On or about August 4, 2021, employees performed trenching and excavation work without being trained in the recognition and avoidance of of unsafe conditions.

Issued

Oct 4, 2021

Abate by

Oct 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:  On or about August 4, 2021, employees used a Werner extension ladder not designed for separate use was separated and used to enter and exit a trench excavation.

Issued

Oct 4, 2021

Abate by

Oct 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(16):Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired.  On or about August 4, 2021, employees used a Werner extension ladder to enter and exit a trench excavation without the ladder being free of damage or defects.