OSHA Inspection: BISMARCK HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Issued

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $2143.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a)  On or about January 23, 2023, at or near 1805 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, ND,  Employees working in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) disassembly area were not trained on necessary PPE, such as protective handwear and eye protection necessary for protection against hazards associated with work task performed.

Issued

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3572.00 · Current $2143.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e):   a)  On or about January 23, 2023, at or near 1805 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, ND, employees who were exposed to refrigerant while working in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) disassembly area were not trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication standard.

Issued

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury, or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.     a) On or about 02/14/2023 and times prior thereto at 913 South 18th Street, Bismarck, ND, the employer failed to document and maintain injury and illness records for work-related injuries on the OSHA form 300.

Issued

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:  a)  On or about January 23, 2023, at or near 1805 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, ND, throughout the facility accumulations of debris, parts, scrap, and trash was accumulated in piles creating tripping and/or struck-by hazards to passers-by.

Issued

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(1): The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:   a) On or about January 23, 2023, at or near 1805 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, ND,  the fire extinguisher located in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) disassembly area had not been serviced or inspected since April 2011.