OSHA Inspection: D & D POWER

Issued

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $3178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 January 9, 2026, employees were utilizing the host crane to lift and move equipment and materials without utilizing head protection.

Issued

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $3178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used.  On or about January 9, 2026, employees were utilizing worn and damaged slings to lift equipment and material within the hoist area.

Issued

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $2383.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.  On or about January 9, 2026, employees were utilizing a drill press designed for a fixed location and not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving.

Issued

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $2383.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work.  On or about January 9, 2026, employees were utilizing a bench grinder without rest supports installed to perform grinding work.

Issued

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 January 9, 2026, and at times prior thereto, employees were utilizing a bench grinder to perform grinding work without the tongue guard exceeding on fourth inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $3178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior.  On or about January 9, 2026, employees stored an oxygen cylinder unsecured, next to a passageway, and near combustible wood material.

Issued

2026-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $3178.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a).  On or about January 9, 2026, employees were utilizing an extension cord as permanent wiring which was ran from the degreaser area through a doorway and behind an unused spray booth.