OSHA Inspection: HEADER CONSTRUCTION, INC

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $315 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.34(b): Access to exits were not marked by readily visible signs in all cases where the exit or way to reach it was not immediately visible to the occupants:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/2012: The access to the exits were not marked by any means. The exit locations blending in to the wall framing.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $235 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.51(a): An adequate supply of potable water was not provided:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Employees were required to bring their own containers for water and fill them up with a common garden hose.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $235 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance was not conducted at least once every 3 years:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: The operator of a Lull 544D-42 rough terrain forklift had not received training or evaluation since 2004.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.251(a)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that rigging equipment was not loaded in excess of its recommended safe working load as prescribed on the identification markings by the manufacturer:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Loads were being lifted with tow straps that are not designed or rated for overhead use.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.251(b)(3): Job or shop hooks and links, or makeshift fasteners, formed from bolts, rods, etc., or other such attachments, shall not be used:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: The roof truss sections were being lifted into place with a "J" hook made out of scrap metal. The "J" hook had no rated capacity markings.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.251(c)(5): U-bolt wire rope clip(s) used to form eyes did not conform to Table H-20 to determine number and spacing of clip(s):    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: The spacing on the u-bolt wire ropes did not conform to the spacing requirements of table H-20. The 1/2 inch wire rope clips had no spacing.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $315 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.451(a)(6): Scaffolds were not constructed in accordance with the design by a qualified person:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/7/12: A makeshift scaffold was being used to work under the stair landing. The scaffold was not designed by a qualified person.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Platform(s) on all working levels of scaffolds, were not fully planked or decked between the front uprights :    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/7/12: An employee was working from a makeshift scaffold. The OSB plywood deck did not fully cover the deck.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $235 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/7/12: Scaffolds being used on-site were not inspected prior to use.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $315 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed 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:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/7/12: Employees who were working from the scaffolding were not trained to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.454(b): The employer shall have each employee who is involved in erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining, or inspecting a scaffold trained by a competent person to recognize any hazards associated with the work in question:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/7/12: The employees who were involved in the erection of the scaffolding system were not trained to recognize and avoid hazards associated with the process.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.454(c): When the employer has reason to believe that an employee lacks the skill or understanding needed for safe work involving the erection, use or dismantling of scaffolds, the employer shall retrain each such employee so that the requisite proficiency is regained:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/7/12: Employee who were exposed to fall hazards were directed to correct them or stop working from the scaffold continued to work. The employer did not provide any additional training when the employee failed to take steps to correct the hazards.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.501(a)(2): The employer did not determine if the walking/working surfaces on which its employees were to work on, had the strength and structure integrity to support employees safely:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/7/12: Employees were working on the framing for the stairwell landing. The landing was only supported by a makeshift wall on the bottom.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(2): Each employee constructing a leading edge was not protected from falling more than 6 feet:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: The employees working on the 3rd floor deck were exposed to fall hazards of 11 feet to the next lower level.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3): Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Employees working in the hoist area with the crane were not protected from falling over 30 feet to grade.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially 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:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Employees were exposed to fall hazards. The employees had not received training on how to recognize and avoid the hazard.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(ii):     Modifications or additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment were made without the manufacturer's written approval:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: A rough terrain forklift model Lull 844C-42 was equipped with a truss boom attachment that affected the safe operation of the eqiupment without the manufacturer's written approval.      b) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Several sheets of 4x8 OSB boards were being carried on the top of the truss boom. The boom is not designed to have loads imposed on the top.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(vi): Industrial truck(s) in use did not meet the applicable requirements of design, construction, stability, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation, as defined in American National Standards Institute B56.1-1969, Safety Standards for Powered Industrial Trucks.    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: The Lull 844C-42 with a truss boom attachment being used to hoist truss section was over the rated capacity in violation of the safe operation.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Employees accessing and egressing the ladder had to climb on a wiindow sill 30 inches above the floor.    b) At the jobsite, on or about 9/7/12: Employees accessing and egressing the ladder had to climb on a window sill 30 inches above the floor.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $315 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladders length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/7/12: An employee was using an a-frame type ladder to access the scaffold work area. The ladder did not extend 3 feet above the upper landing.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:      a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Employees were using the top step of a step ladder to frame the interior and exterior walls.    b) At the jobsite on or about 9/7/12: An employee was using the top step of a step ladder to access the scaffolding work area.    c) At the jobsite, on or about 9/7/12: Employees were using the top step of a step ladder to frame the interior and exterior walls.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladder(s) with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Employees were using a fiberglass extension ladder to access and egress the work area. The ladder had cracked rails in several locations.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $235 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stariways, as necessary.  The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to the use of ladders and how to minimize these hazards.:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Employees who were using ladders were not provided with training to enable them to recognize hazards related to the use of ladders and how to minimize these hazards.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $235 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1412(d)(1): A competent person did not conduct a visual inspection prior to each shift the equipment will be used, which must be completed before or during that shift. The inspection must consist of observation for apparent deficiencies. :    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: A visual inspection of the crane was not conducted.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.1413(a)(1): A competent person did not begin a visual inspection of the wire rope prior to each shift the equipment is used and/or did not complete the visual inspection before or during that shift.     a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: A visual inspection of the wire rope was not conducted prior to the start of the shift.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1416(d)(3)(i): A Telescopic boom cranes manufactured after February 28, 1992, was not equipped with a device which automatically prevents damage from contact between the load block, overhaul ball, or similar component, and the boom tip (or fixed upper block or similar component). The device(s) must prevent such damage at all points where two-blocking could occur.     a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: An anti-two blocking device was not being used on the crane. The crane was being two-blocked during the loading of the truss section on the roof which resulted in damage to the load line.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $550 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1417(b)(1): Where the manufacturer procedures were unavailable, the employer did not develop and ensure compliance with all procedures necessary for the safe operation of the equipment and attachments.    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Procedures to ensure the safe operation of the equipment were not developed or implemented. The operators manual had blow out of the equipment during transportation to the site.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1926.1417(c)(1): The procedures applicable to the operation of the equipment, including rated capacities (load charts), recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, instructions, and operators manual, were not readily available in the cab at all times for use by the operator:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: The crane was being operated without the operators' manual which contained the load chart and rated capacities. The operators manual blew out of the equipment during the transport to the site.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1417(o)(3)(i): The weight of the load was not determined from a source recognized by the industry (such as the loads manufacturer), or by a calculation method recognized by the industry (such as calculating a steel beam from measured dimensions and a known per foot weight), or by other equally reliable means.      a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12; The operator was using the crane to hoist truss bundles to the roof area. The operator did not determine the weight of the load.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $395 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.1425(c)(3): The materials were not rigged by a qualified rigger:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: The materials being hoisted to the roof area were not rigged by a qualified rigger. Tow straps were being used for overhead hoisting as well as a home-made "J" hook.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $30,800 · Current $5,545 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):     Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: Employees engaged in commercial construction framing work were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 30 feet to the the ground below.

Issued

Mar 1, 2013

Abate by

Mar 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $790 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.34(a): Every building or structure exit was not arranged and maintained as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it was occupied:    a) At the jobsite, on or about 9/6/12: The lone exit for the structure did not provide unobstructed egress from all parts of the building. The exit was located in the middle of the building and requried employees to climb through framed walls to get to the ladder.     HEADER CONSTRUCTION, INC. WAS CITED BY THE SYRACUSE AREA OFFICE FOR VIOLATING OSHA STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.34(a), UNDER INSPECTION #449814, CITATION #1, ITEM #5, ISSUED ON 7/05/2012, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1070 SING SING ROAD, HORSEHEADS, NY 14845. THIS INSPECTION BECAME A FINAL ORDER ON 8/22/2012.

Issued

Feb 28, 2013

Abate by

Mar 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $235 Reduced

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29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(i): Lifting and hauling equipment did not have the rated capacity clearly posted on the vehicle so as to be clearly visible to the operator:    (a) At the jobsite, on the Lull 844C-42 the load charts and rated capacity markings were missing for the truss boom attachement.