OSHA Inspection: CREAMER DOZER SERVICE INC.

Issued

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12675.00 · Current $8000.00 Reduced

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.    a) 2408 Damascus Road, Brewton, AL; On or about January 19, 2017 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees, not involved in tree felling operations to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.  a) 2408 Damascus Road, Brewton, AL; On or about January 19, 2017 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and amputation hazards, in that the employer failed to enforce the use of personal protective equipment for extremities, such as chaps, while operating a chain saw.

Issued

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:  a) 2408 Damascus Road, Brewton, AL; On or about January 19, 2017 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that it failed to enforce the use of hardhats while working under or near a tree felling operation where there was potential for injury to the head from falling or flying objects.

Issued

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.   a) 1910 South Boulevard, Brewton, AL; On or about January 19, 2017 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that exit doors were blocked on both the inside and the outside of the building and locked from the inside with a padlock.

Issued

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  a) 1910 South Boulevard, Brewton, AL; On or about January 19, 2017 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials such as acetylene as required.

Issued

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.604(a)(1): Employees engaged in site clearing were not protected from hazards of irritant and toxic plants and suitable instructed in the first aid treatment available.   a) 2408 Damascus Road, Brewton, AL; On or about January 19, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure that an employee that was certified in first aid was available at the worksite or that employees were instructed in the first aid treatment available.