OSHA Inspection: VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT, INC.

Issued

Aug 4, 2009

Abate by

Aug 10, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees 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 performing work inside an
elevator pit and
installing lights were exposed to struck-by hazards and moving equipment:
On or about 5/26/2009, at 350 Lincoln Road, in Miami Beach, Florida,
employees performing
work inside an elevator pit and installing lights did not obtain control
of the elevator car and
were not provided with overhead protection.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is for the
employer to implement a policy whereby employees would be required to
obtain control of the
elevator car through lockout/tagout prior to entry into the pit; and
provide overhead protection
in the hoistway and in any other work area where there is exposure to
falling objects. The
employer can also comply with the practices and procedures spelled out
within
the Elevator
Industry Field Employees' Safety Handbook.
PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS
VIOLATION.

Issued

Aug 4, 2009

Abate by

Aug 10, 2009

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $668 Reduced