OSHA Inspection: BRIDGEPOINT COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Issued

2024-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:  (a) On or about November 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Palestine, Texas jobsite, where the employer did not ensure that a person adequately trained to provide first aid to employees working in an area where there was no infirmary, clinic, or hospital was available in near proximity in case of severe injury or illness such as electric shock related emergencies.

Issued

2024-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.268(c)(3): Training provided did not include first aid training, including instruction in artificial respiration:  a) On or about November 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Palestine, Texas jobsites, where the employer did not ensure that employees working in rural areas were first aid trained and that the training included instructions in artificial respiration.

Issued

2024-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $11000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.268(b)(7): The employer did not ensure that no employee approached or took any conductive object closer to any electrically energized overhead power lines and parts as prescribed in Table R-2 or in (i) - (iii) of this section:  a) On or about November 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Palestine, Texas jobsites, an employee was not provided gloves for handling telecommunication equipment near live conductors, exposing an employee was exposed to electrocution hazards.

Issued

2024-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.332(b)(2): Employees, who were not qualified persons, were not trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335, but which were necessary for their safety:    a) On or about November 7, 2023, and at times prior thereto, in the Palestine, Texas jobsites, where employees were not adequately trained to identify energized vs non-energized overhead powerlines exposing an employee to electrocution hazards.