OSHA Inspection: STONY BROOK STRUCTURES OF FLORIDA, L.L.C.

Issued

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $2176.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 forklifts were operated without seat belts being used or in place. This condition exposed employees to struck-by/crushing hazards.  a) For the shop and yard area, on or about 6/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to struck-by/crushing hazards, in that, forklifts operated on site did not have seat belts.

Issued

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3108.00 · Current $1554.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is 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) For forklift operation in the shop and yard, on or about 06/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to potential struck-by hazards, in that, an employee operating propane, sit-down forklifts had not been through a training or evaluation within the last three years.

Issued

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $2176.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1):Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  a) For the shop and yard area, on or about 06/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to potential struck-by hazards, in that, forklifts were used with brakes that were in need of adjustment and did not adequately stop the forklifts.

Issued

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $2176.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.243(c)(1):Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):  a) For the shop location, on or about 06/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to contact/shrapnel hazards, in that, portable grinders were used without safety guards to grind material on site.

Issued

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1243.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a) For electrical extension cords in service at the shop, on or about 06/28/2022, the employer exposed employees to potential electric shock and burn hazards, in that, the outer insulation of the cords were damaged, exposing the cords inner wiring.

Issued

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3108.00 · Current $1554.00 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):  a) For the compressor on the east side of the shop, on or about 06/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that, 220 VAC wiring was exposed at a junction box for the compressor.  b) For the compressor on the west side of the shop, on or about 06/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that, 220 VAC wiring was exposed at a junction box for the compressor.

Issued

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   a) For the compressor on the east side of the shop, on or about 06/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that, 220 VAC wiring was exposed at a junction box for the compressor which had a cover that did not close.  b) For the compressor on the west side of the shop, on or about 06/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that, 220 VAC wiring was exposed at a junction box for the compressor which was missing a cover.

Issued

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1243.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(ii):Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a) For the shop area where the portable fan was located, on or about 06/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to potential electric shock hazards, in that, the power cord to a fan was damaged and spliced with wire nuts and tape.

Issued

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1243.00 Reduced

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) For the Uni-Hydro 120-24 Ironworker, on or about 06/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to potential shock hazards, in that, the power cord for its foot pedal was lacking strain relief.  b) For extension cords used with power tools at the shop, on or about 06/28/2022 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to potential shock/burn hazards, in that, strain relief was not provided at the cord's plug due to the outer insulation being pulled away at the plug.

Issued

2022-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $349.00 · Current $175.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.2(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that a notice describing employee rights under the OSH Act was posted in a conspicuous place:  a) For the shop location, on or about 06/28/2022, the required OSHA poster was not posted in a conspicuous place for employees to see.