OSHA Inspection: FOUR J'S, INC. DBA ROTO-ROOTER

Issued

2017-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3622.00 · Current $1811.00 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 in that employees were exposed to hazards while working in and around heavy equipment:    a) On or about February 14, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards while standing in the raised bucket of a Case 580 backhoe. Employee used a come-along to "tie off" and had attached one end around his waist and then tied the other end to the bucket. The estimated work height of the bucket was 10 feet.   NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): A portable hand-held grinder with a visibly damaged cord that could have caused injury to an employee was not removed from service. Employees were able to use it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe had been made.  a)  On or about February 14, 2017 or prior thereto, a hand-held grinder with a visibly damaged cord had not been taken out of service and was available for use by employees.  NOTE: Abatement certification is required for this item.