OSHA Inspection: GULF PAVING COMPANY

Issued

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1080.00 · Current $648.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.67(c)(2)(ii): An employee(s) operating an aerial lift(s) was not properly trained:  a) At the establishment, employee used an aerial lift but no training was provided, on or about April 24, 2014.

Issued

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1080.00 · Current $648.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:   (a) At the mechanic shop, employees maintained and repaired motor vehicles without written specific procedures, on or about April 24, 2014.

Issued

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1080.00 · Current $648.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  (a) At the mechanic shop, employees  maintained and repaired motor vehicles without been formally trained, on or about April 24, 2014.

Issued

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1080.00 · Current $648.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  (a) At the establishment, the employer did not provide fire extinguisher training when employees were allowed to use them, on or about April 2, 2014.

Issued

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1080.00 · Current $648.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  a) At the establishment, employees were allowed to operate a LPG Clark forklift, on or about April 24, 2014.

Issued

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a) At the establishment, the employer had not conducted a workplace hazard assessment, on or about April 24, 2014.

Issued

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $360.00 · Current $216.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a) At the mechanic shop, employer provided two eye wash bottles but they were not maintained. One bottle was empty and the other bottle was only one-quarter full of water solution, on or about April 24, 2014.

Issued

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:  (a) At the establishment, employees used chemicals, such as but not limited to, motor oils and break cleaner, on or about April 24, 2014.

Issued

2014-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   a) At the establishment, employees used chemicals, such as but not limited to, motor oils and brake cleaners, on or about April 24, 2014.