OSHA Inspection: MCLOUGHLIN CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Jul 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1926.304(i)(1) Each circular hand-fed ripsaw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut     Worksite, Garage - On, or about 2/15/12, employee was observed operating a table saw. There was no guard on the saw.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Jul 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1926.451(f)(15) Ladders were used on a scaffold to increase the working level height of employees.    Worksite, Foyer - Employee was using an A-Frame step ladder on top of a scaffold. The ladder was on a scaffold plank, approximately 14 feet above the first floor on, or about 02/15/2012.     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Jul 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1926.451(g)(1) Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level.       Worksite - Employees engaged in interior trim work of a residential home were observed working from a scaffold, approximately 14 feet in height. Employees were not protected from falls on, or about 02/15/12.        Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1926.454(a) The employer did not have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.    Worksite, Foyer - Employee was using a step ladder atop a scaffold constructed with ladders and platforms, approximately 14 feet above the first floor. Employees were not trained to recognize associated hazards on, or about 02/15/2012.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Jul 31, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1926.501(b)(13) Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.    Worksite - Employee preparing a stairwell for the installation of a flight of stairs fell approximately 17 feet into the basement below. Fall protection was not provided; on or about 01/28/12.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Jul 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(2): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structure members were not installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there was no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches (53 cm) high.    Worksite, basement stairwell - Employees were working and walking at the edge of basement stairwell. The guardrail system in place did not include a mid-rail on, or about, 02/15/12.     Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1926.503(a)(1) The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.     Worksite - Employee preparing a stairwell for the installation of a flight of stairs fell approximately 17 feet into the basement below. The employee was not trained to recognize fall hazards on, or about, 01/28/12.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.