OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN CLEANING & RESTORATION SOUTH, LLC

Issued

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):  The employer did not initiate or maintain an accident prevention program(s) as may be necessary to comply with this part:   a)  On or about April 22, 2013, a safety and health program, which would address those hazards associated with the employees' work environment and the company's procedures to eliminate those hazards had not been developed and maintained.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer does not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his/her work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury:    a)  On or about April 22, 2013, employees were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions in their work environment.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): Before work began, the employer did not ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, was so located that the performance of the work could bring any person, tool, or machine into pysical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit.  The employer did not post and maintain proper warming signs where such a circuit exists.  The employer did not advise employees of the locations of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken:  a)  On or about April 22, 2013, the employer did not determine whether electric power circuits could be contacted by employees working at the site.  b)  On or about April 22, 2013, the employer did not advise employees of the locations of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(b): Provisions were not made prior to commencement of the project for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury:  a)  On or about April 22, 2013, an employee suffered an electrical shock to the left arm when a tool came into contact with exposed electrical parts.  The employer failed to seek or administer prompt emergency medical care when the employee had received the shock and requested treatment.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $4900.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1):  Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:      a)  On or about April 22, 2013, employees were exposed to electrical shock while working around exposed electrical parts with a voltage of 120/240 volts.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2013-08-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a):  A log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form300), and/or the Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent form were not kept by the establishment:  a)  American Cleaning & Restoration South, LLC - The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or the equivalent for the calender years 2010, 2011, 2012.  An employee received an occupational injury which resulted in days away from work in 2011, the injury was not recorded on the OSHA 300 form or an equivalent form.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).