OSHA Inspection: DOWNRITE ENGINEERING CORP.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.410(a)(1): Each dive team member did not have the experience or training necessary to perform assigned tasks in a safe and healthful manner (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1076):  On or about January 26, 2023,  at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that they were assigned duties and tasks beyond their experience and training.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.410(a)(3):All dive team members were not trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid (American Red Cross standard course or equivalent) (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1076):  On or about January 26, 2023,  at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One) and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that members of the dive team were not trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation ("CPR") and first aid.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.410(c)(1):The employer or an employee designated by the employer was not at the dive location in charge of all aspects of the diving operation affecting the safety and health of dive team members (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1076):  On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the designated person in charge (DNIC) at the dive location was not at the dive location the entire time.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.420(b)(2): For each diving mode engaged in, the safe practices manual did not include all elements specified in 29 CFR 1910.410(b)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.420(b)(2)(iv)(as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1080) :  On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees were exposed to a drowning hazard because the employer did not maintain a diving mode. For each diving mode engaged in, the safe practices manual shall include:  (1) Safety procedures and checklists for diving operations (2) Assignments and responsibilities of the dive team members (3) Equipment procedures and checklists (4) Emergency procedures for fire, equipment failure, adverse environmental conditions, and medical illness and injury

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11162.00 · Current $11162.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.421(b): The employer did not maintain the following at the dive location: a list of the telephone or call numbers for an operational decompression chamber (if not at the dive location), accessible hospitals, available physicians, available means of transportation and  nearest U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1081):  On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that an emergency aid list at the worksite, including the following:  (1) An operational decompression chamber. (2) Accessible hospitals. (3) Available physicians. (4) Available means of transportation; and (5) The nearest U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.421(c)(1) :A first aid kit appropriate for the diving operation and approved by a physician was not available at the dive location (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1081):  On or about January 26, 2023,  at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that a first aid kit was not maintained at the worksite.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.421(c)(3): The employer did not provide an American Red Cross standard first aid handbook or equivalent and a bag-type manual resuscitator with transparent mask and tubing was not available at the dive location (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1081) :  On or about January 26, 2023,  at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at time prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that an American Red Cross standard first aid handbook or equivalent and a bag-type manual resuscitator with transparent mask and tubing at the site was not maintained at the worksite.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.421(d)(1): Planning of a diving operation did not include an assessment of the safety and health aspects of the diving mode (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1081):   On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the employer did  not perform a planning and assessment of the diving mode.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.421(d)(2):  Planning of a diving operation did not include an assessment of the surface and underwater conditions (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1081):  On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the employer did not assess the safety and health aspects of surface and underwater conditions.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.421(d)(9): Planning of a diving operation did not include an assessment of the safety and health aspects of the emergency procedures (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1081):  On or about January 26, 2023, and at times prior to, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the employer did not ensure that required emergency procedures were available at the worksite.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.421(f)(1): Dive team members were not briefed in accordance with 1910.421(f)(1)(i) through 1910.421(f)(2)(as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1081):  On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to drowning hazard in that before the diving operation, the employer did not brief the dive team members on the following:  (1) The tasks to be undertaken. (2) Safety procedures for the diving mode. (3) Any unusual hazards or environmental conditions likely to affect the safety of the diving operation. (4) Any modifications to operating procedures necessitated by the specific diving operation. (5) Prior individual dive team member assignments, the employer did not inquire into the dive team member's current state of physical fitness.  Neither did the employer notify the dive team of the procedures for reporting physical problems or adverse physiological effects during and after the dive.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.422(b)(3):The employer did not provide means to assist an injured diver from the water or into a bell (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1082):  On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the employer did not provide a means to assist an injured diver from the water.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.422(c)(2): The employer failed to provide an operational two-way communication system at the dive location to obtain emergency assistance (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1082):   On or about January 26, 2023, and at times prior to, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the employer did not provide an operational two-way communication system to the crew at the dive location.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.425(c)(2): A diver was not stationed at the underwater point of entry when surface-supplied air diving was conducted in enclosed or physically confining spaces (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1085):  On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that a stand-by diver was not available at culvert entrance.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11162.00 · Current $11162.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.430(a)(2): Equipment modification(s), test(s), calibration(s), or maintenance service were not recorded using a tagging or logging system:   On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the air compressor was not tested or kept up to date maintenance.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.430(b)(2): Air compressor intakes were not located away from areas containing exhaust or other contaminants:   On or about January 26, 2023, and at times prior to, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the air inlet of the air compressor was adjacent to a truck with the engine running.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11162.00 · Current $11162.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.430(c)(3)(i) :Umbilicals were not marked in 10-foot increments to 100 feet beginning at the diver's end, and in 50-foot increments thereafter (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1090):  On or about January 26, 2023, and at times prior to, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that they did not have an umblical cord that was marked in 10-foot increments.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.430(h)(1)(i): Surfaced-supplied air and mixed gas masks and helmets did not have a non-return valve at the attachment point between the helmet or mask and hose which closed readily and positively (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1090:    On or about January 26, 2023,  at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the employer did not provide air masks and helmets with a non-return valve.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.430(j)(2): Employee without SCUBA diving heavy gear was not wearing a safety harness (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1090):  On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that they were not wearing a safety harness.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11162.00 · Current $11162.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.106(a):Employee(s) working over or near water where the danger of drowning existed, were not provided with U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket(s) or buoyant work vest(s):  On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the employer did not provide a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket or buoyant work vests.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11162.00 · Current $11162.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.106(d):A lifesaving skiff was not immediately available at locations where employees are working over or adjacent to water:  On or about January 26, 2023, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), and at times prior,  employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that the employer did not provide a skiff.

Issued

2023-07-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.423(d)(1):The following information was not recorded and maintained for each diving operation (as incorporated by reference under 29 CFR 1926.1083):  On or about January 26, 2023, and at times prior to, at 2601 NW 119th St, Miami, Florida 33167 (Spur Canal Number One), employees were engaged in underwater dredging and the employer did not record and or maintain the following information for each diving operation:  (i) Names of dive-team members including the designated person-in-charge. (ii) Date, time, and location. (iii) Diving modes used. (iv) General nature of work performed. (v) Approximate underwater and surface conditions (visibility, water temperature and current); and (vi) Maximum depth and bottom time for each diver.