OSHA Inspection: WEST ALABAMA MECHANICAL INC.

Issued

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $8701.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200M110

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C):Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dust.  a)	Bush Hog Building 1 - Dust Collector Area:  On or about July 4, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to combustible dust fire, explosion and deflagration hazards by permitting torch cutting activity in areas with accumulations of combustible dust.

Issued

2022-12-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a)	Bush Hog, Inc. worksite, building 1:  On or about July 4, 2022, and at times prior to, employees were exposed to fire hazards, in that the employer directed the use of cutting torch work tasks in the presence of combustible dust and did not have a written and certified hazard assessment to verify the workplace was evaluated.