OSHA Inspection: COPELAND QUARRY, INC.

Issued

2023-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 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 employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by equipment or vehicles:   On or about August 5, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees traversing the work yard were exposed to struck-by hazards including, but not limited to, a Mack Dump Truck operating without an audible warning signal for backing (back-up alarm).

Issued

2023-10-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $2411.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid.  On or about August 5, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that persons adequately trained to render first aid were available at the worksite.

Issued

2023-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1): The employer did not report within 8-hours the death of an employee resulting from a work-related incident:  On or about August 5, 2023, an employee suffered fatal injuries while at the workplace.  The employer did not report the work-related fatality to OSHA within 8 hours.  The death was reported to OSHA on August 8, 2023.