OSHA Inspection: BALLARD CONTRACTORS, INC.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9680.00 · Current $9464.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)(C): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by a personal fall protection system, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems:  (a) On or about  11/21/2023 - Shop Area, employees were exposed to a 11 ft., 8 in. fall hazard, while connecting a D ring of the rigging equipment to the hook of an overhead crane when standing on a Conex box.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $9464.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(4): Sling(s) were loaded in excess of their rated capacity:                 (a) On or about 11/21/2023 - Shop Area, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards, in that the employer failed to ensure the rated load of the rigging equipment selected and configured was sufficient for the load to be handled, based on the number of legs, hitch configuration, and effects of angles. The employer allowed the use of a grade 70 chain and hardware specifically used for binding loads during transport for overhead lifting and for the load.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $9464.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(9): Employee(s) were not kept clear of load(s) suspended, or about to be lifted by sling(s)  :  (a) On or about 11/21/2023 - Shop Area,  an employee directing placement of a Conex box was working near and underneath a moving load, exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $11292.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(c)(14): Employers must not use slings without affixed and legible identification markings:  (a) On or about 11/21/2023 - Shop Area, the alloy steel chain slings and the 4-way chain lift used to lift a Conex box did not have identification plates or load ratings attached, exposing employees to struck-by  and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:        (a) On or about 11/21/2023 - Shop Area, the alloy steel chain slings and the 4-way chain lift that were used to lift the Conex box did not have identification plates or load ratings attached to them to ensure the chains used could handle the load being lifted, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $9464.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:     (a) On or about 11/21/2023 - Shop Area, the employer did not ensure inspections of slings were conducted before each use when conducting rigging activities, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $9464.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(3)(i): A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:   (a) On or about 11/21/2023 - Shop Area, the employer did not ensure inspections of slings used for rigging activities were conducted every 12 months, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $9464.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(4): Certificate(s) of proof test were not available for new, repaired or reconditioned alloy steel chain slings:      (a) On or about 11/21/2023 - Shop Area, the employer did not provide documentation to show that the alloy steel chain slings had been proof tested by the manufacturer, exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards.