OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN ASIAN, INC.

Issued

2016-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): No employer shall permit an employee to work in such proximity to any part of an electric power circuit that the employee could contact the electric power circuit in the course of work, unless the employee is protected against electric shock by deenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means.    On November 14, 2016, located on the south side of a commercial structure, an employee working for American Asian, Inc. was operating a JLG 600A 4WD Boom Lift to perform EIFS work while exposed to electrical hazards working within 10 feet of 7,200 voltage power lines that had not been deenergized or effectively guarded by insulation.

Issued

2016-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): Before work is begun the employer shall ascertain by inquiry or direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, is so located that the performance of the work may bring any person, tool, or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit. The employer shall post and maintain proper warning signs where such a circuit exists. The employer shall advise employees of the location of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken.    On November 14, 2016, located on the south side of a commercial structure, an employee working for American Asian, Inc. was performing EIFS work while inside a platform of a JLG 600A Aerial 4WD Boom Lift was exposed to electrical shock working near 7, 200 voltage energized power lines. The employer failed to properly post a warning sign  to advise the employee of the location of the electrical lines, hazards involved, and protective measures to take to minimize these hazards.    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, or written records.

Issued

2016-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.    Note to paragraph (b)(2)(v): As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under 1926.502(e).    On November 14, 2016, an employee working for American Asian, Inc. was performing EIFS work while inside a platform of a JLG 600A 4WD Aerial Boom Lift while exposed to a fall hazard performing work on the south side of an exterior commercial structure without being attached to the boom or basket.    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, or written records.

Issued

2016-12-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer shall have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.     On November 14, 2016, located on the south side of a commercial structure, an employee working for American Asian, Inc. was performing EIFS work while inside a platform of a JLG 600A Aerial Boom Lift not utilizing fall protection and working near energized power lines. The employer failed to train the employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the applicable procedures or regulation to minimize those hazards associated when operating the JLG 600A Aerial Boom Lift.     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, or written records.