OSHA Inspection: UNCHARTERED ADVENTURES

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,678

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  On or about July 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, multiple items to include electrical cords, boxes and electronics were scattered across walking-working surfaces in the backlot, exposing employees to tripping hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $5,358

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i).  On or about July 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 4 feet high. a) Employees were at heights of approximately 15 feet, throwing debris from the second level of the building into a trailer that was at ground level without the use of fall protection. b) Employees were at heights of approximately 15 feet, throwing debris down a trash chute into a dumpster bin without the use of fall protection.  c) Employees were standing on top of debris at a height of approximately 8 feet inside of a dumpster bin to even out the debris without the use of fall protection. d) Employees were at heights of approximately 4 feet on a work platform used to even out debris in the dumpster bin without the use of fall protection.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $4,465

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for respirator use:  On or about July 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were cleaning crushed glass and other debris while wearing a tight-fitting half-mask respirator without the implementation of a written respiratory protection program, medical evaluation, fit testing, or annual training, exposing employees to the hazard of an undue physiological burden.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $4,465

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.136(a): General requirements. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards  On or about July 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were consistently picking up heavy items and stepping on glass without foot protection, exposing employees to various foot hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $3,572

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): 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 July 7, 2023, and times prior thereto, employees were working with corrosive chemicals without eye flushing equipment being provided, exposing employees to the hazard of various eye injuries.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $5,358

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).  On or about July 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees operated a powered industrial truck (Forklift) without being provided operational training and evaluation for safe operations of the equipment, exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to being struck-by a powered industrial truck or the loads.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $3,572

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch.  On or about July 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were operating a bench grinder without the work rest being adjusted to a maximum opening of one eighth inch, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating abrasive wheel.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $3,572

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.  On or about July 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were operating a bench grinder without the tongue guard being adjusted to a maximum opening of one fourth inch, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating abrasive wheel.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,678

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective.  On or about July 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees used damaged extension cord(s) to power equipment. a. Employees were using an energized 120-V extension cord with a missing ground prong to power an air compressor, exposing employees to the hazard of an electrical shock.  b. Employees were using an energized 120-V extension cord with a missing ground prong to power a portable fan, exposing employees to the hazard of an electrical shock.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  On or about July 7, 2023, and times prior thereto, employees were using energized 120-V extension cords to power equipment without visually inspecting the cords prior to use, exposing the employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,678

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On or about July 7, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer was using energized 120-V extension cords to power equipment instead of fixed wiring, exposing the employees to the hazard of an electrical shock. a. Extension cords were used to power electric signs and a traffic light. b. An extension cord was used to power an air compressor. c. An extension cord was used to power portable fans.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.  On or about July 7, 2023, and times prior thereto, an energized 120-V extension cord was run through a wall in order to power electrical signs and a traffic light, exposing employees to the hazard of an electrical shock or fire.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.  On or about July 7, 2023, and times prior thereto, an energized 120-V extension cord was ran under a garage door in order to power an air compressor, exposing employees to the hazard of an electrical shock.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $3,572

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  On or about July 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees utilized hazardous chemicals and substances within the workplace without being trained of the hazards associated with the chemicals and substances, exposing those employees to injuries from hazardous chemicals and materials.

Issued

Oct 11, 2023

Abate by

Nov 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  On or about July 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not create and maintain recordkeeping forms within the workplace for recordable work-related injuries and illnesses.