OSHA Inspection: COASTAL GUNITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.421(d)(6): Dive team assignments and physical fitness of dive team members (including any impairment known to the employer);  On or about June 25, 2024, the employer did not assess the fitness of the diver engaged in diving operations.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $8066.00

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29 CFR  1910.430(b)(4):The output of air compressor systems shall be tested for air purity every 6 months by means of samples taken at the connection to the distribution system, except that non-oil lubricated compressors need not be tested for oil mist.  On or about June 25, 2024, the employer did not test the Rolair compressor systems for air purity for over six months, thereby exposing the employees to the possibility of contaminated air. compressor systems for air purity for over six months, thereby exposing the employees to the possibility of contaminated air.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.410(a)(3):All dive team members shall be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid (American Red Cross standard course or equivalent).  On or about June 25, 2024, several employees performing dive operations did not maintain current CPR or first-aid training.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.421(b):Emergency aid. A list shall be kept at the dive location of the telephone or call numbers of the following:  On or about June 25, 2024, employer did not maintain an emergency aid list at the worksite, which should have contained telephone or call numbers for:  (1) Accessible hospitals. (2) Available physicians. (3) Available means of transportation; and (4) The nearest U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.423(d)(1):The following information shall be recorded and maintained for each diving operation:  On or about June 25, 2024, the employer did not record and or maintain the following information for each diving operation:  (1) Names of dive-team members including the designated person-in-charge.  (2) Date, time, and location.  (3) Diving modes used.  (4) General nature of work performed.  (5) Approximate underwater and surface conditions (visibility, water temperature and current); and  (6) Maximum depth and bottom time for each diver.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.420(a):General. The employer shall develop and maintain a safe practices manual which shall be made available at the dive location to each dive team member.  On or about June 25, 2024, the employer did not maintain a safe practices manual at the worksite to address the safety and health of the employees who were engaged in diving operations.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.421(c)(1):A first aid kit appropriate for the diving operation and approved by a physician shall be available at the dive location.  On or about June 25, 2024, employer did not provide a first aid kit at the dive location.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.421(c)(3):In addition to any other first aid supplies, an American Red Cross standard first aid handbook or equivalent, and a bag-type manual resuscitator with transparent mask and tubing shall be available at the dive location.  On or about June 25, 2024, employees performing diving operations were exposed to a drowning hazard in that an American Red Cross standard first aid handbook or equivalent and a bag-type manual resuscitator with transparent mask and tubing was not maintained at the worksite.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.430(c)(1)(iii): Breathing gas supply hose(s) were not tested at least annually to 1.5 times their working pressure:  On or about June 25, 2024, supplied air to the divers had not been tested at least annually to 1.5 times the air hose working pressure, thereby exposing the divers to a drowning hazard in 19 feet deep water.