OSHA Inspection: COUNTRYSIDE BARNS, INC.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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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 November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to slip, trip, and fall hazards while building portable sheds because sawdust was allowed to accumulate on the floor.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  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 a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall protection system.  On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 11 feet while installing sheathing on portable sheds and suitable fall protection was not used.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1):  The employer did not provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard:   On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 11 feet while installing sheathing on portable sheds and fall protection training was not provided.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards, trip and falls because the employer had not developed and implemented an emergency action plan which included direction of travel during evacuation, exit signs and emergency lighting.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.39(b): A fire prevention plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and made available to employees for review:  On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards, trip and falls because the employer had not developed and implemented a fire prevention plan.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.101(b):  The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:  On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards because the full propane tanks were not secured to prevent from being knocked over.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  On or about November 21, 2023, a personal protective equipment hazard assessment was not conducted to evaluate and establish the use of required personal protective equipment such as fall protection and eye protection when building portable sheds.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to physical hazards while building portable sheds and the employer had not verified the required workplace personal protective equipment hazard assessment was performed through a written certification, which would identify the following:   a. Workplace evaluated. b. Person certifying the evaluation had been performed.  c. Date of the hazard assessment, and  d. Identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to eye injuries while using pneumatic air guns to construct portable sheds and the employer did not ensure safety glasses were being worn.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:   On or about November 27, 2023, employees were exposed to hazards while sheathing was being lifted overhead while constructing portable sheds and the employer did not ensure hard hats were being worn.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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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 November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to injury while working on and around the powered industrial vehicles without first receiving operator training, consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g. lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercised performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace, to cover all the required program training content listed in 1910.178(l).

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed electrical hazards because the electrical panels were blocked by doors and other piles of wood.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1):  Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because an electrical panel had an unused opening located at the top of a circuit breaker.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $2,205 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):  Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because the orange extension cord supplying power to the panel saw was attached to the structure.

Issued

Mar 22, 2024

Abate by

Apr 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):  Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because the electrical cord supplying power to a Milwaukee miter saw did not contain strain relief.