OSHA Inspection: GUNTHER CONST. CO., INC.

Issued

Oct 31, 2006

Abate by

Nov 3, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,575 · Current $1,103 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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 working at the Duncans Hills Bridge jobsite were exposed to
serious struck-by
hazards.  Employees were crossing the road without the use of high
visibility garments.
Among the feasible means abatement would be to comply with the American
National Standard
Institute/The Safety Equipment Association Standard for High Visibility
Garments, 2004 Edition.
OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE
1926.95(a) - Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment
for eyes, face, head,
and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective
shields and barriers,
shall be 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.
Employees working at the Duncans Hills Bridge jobsite were exposed to
serious struck-by
hazards.  Employees were crossing the road without the use of high
visibility garments.
CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

Issued

Oct 31, 2006

Abate by

Nov 3, 2006

Penalty

Initial $675 · Current $473 Reduced