OSHA Inspection: DIXIE FOUNDATION DRILLING CO, INC.

Issued

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11585.00 · Current $11585.00

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 Struck-by/Crushed-by hazards.  On or about October 21, 2025, in the industrial yard; an employee operated a powered industrial truck without a restraint system exposing the employees to crushed-by hazards from equipment tip-over.

Issued

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $8276.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the 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 exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  On or about October 21, 2025, in the industrial yard, an employee operated a telehandler powered industrial truck without required training while lifting and moving auger drilling tools.

Issued

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:  On or about October 21, 2025, in the industrial yard; an employee operated a telehandler powered industrial truck without an operator certification while lifting and moving auger drilling tools.

Issued

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $8276.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(3)(i): Thorough periodic inspections of alloy steel chain slings in use were not made on a regular basis:   On or about October 21, 2025, in the industrial yard; an employee used a double leg alloy steel chain sling with damaged clevis hooks and missing safety latches while lifting and moving steel auger drill tools.

Issued

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:  On or about October 21, 2025, in the industrial yard; an employee used a double leg alloy steel chain sling with damaged clevis hooks and missing safety latches that were not removed from service while lifting and moving auger drill tools.

Issued

2026-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  On or about October 21, 2025, in the industrial yard; an employee used a double leg alloy steel chain sling without permanently affixed durable identification while lifting and moving auger drill tools.