OSHA Inspection: CONSTELLATION DESIGN GROUP INC

Issued

Aug 26, 2013

Abate by

Sep 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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:
(a)Date of Violation:06/19/13
Condition:An employee was exposed to drowning while supervising
maintenance and inspection
activities on a rotating/pivotal bridge located 6 feet above water having
a depth as
great as 22 feet when the employer did not ensure the use of life jackets.
(b)Date of Violation:06/19/13
Condition:An employee was exposed to drowning while supervising
maintenance and inspection
activities on a rotating/pivotal bridge located 6 feet above water having
a depth as
great as 22 feet when the employer did not ensure the use of a boat/skiff.
(c)Date of Violation:06/19/13
Condition:An employee was exposed to drowning while supervising
maintenance and inspection
activities on a rotating/pivotal bridge located 6 feet above water having
a depth as
great as 22 feet when the employer did not ensure the use of a life ring.
Among other methods, one feasible means and acceptable abatement to
correct this hazard is to follow the
Federal Highway Administration, Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual,
(BIRM), Chapter 2.2, pages 2.2.5,
Life Jackets, and page 2.2.8, Boat/Skiff and Life Ring.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs,
training certification, etc.)
is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 26, 2013

Abate by

Aug 26, 2013