OSHA Inspection: JGF CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):     The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:      (a) JGF Construction Inc.:  On or about November 9, 2012, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:    1.  Management Commitment and Leadership       A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.       B.  Program Reviewed Annually.       C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.       D.  Adequate commitment of resources.       E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.       F.  Management observations of safety rules.    2.  Assignment of Responsibility          A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.      B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.      C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.    3.  Identification and Control of Hazards       A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.       B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls).        		                  C.  Action taken to address hazards.       D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.       E.  Technical reference materials available.    4.  Training and Education        A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.        B.  Specialized training taken when needed.        C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.    5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis         A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.         B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes and propose corrective action.         C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action               initiated.                                         6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance         A.  First aid supplies and medical services available.         B.  Employees informed of medical results.         C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.      Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(c):     A person who has a valid certificate in first-aid training was not available at the worksite to render first-aid:    (a) Old School House:  The employer did not ensure that at least one person on site was trained and certified in first aid.  The closest hospital to the work site was CAMC Teays Valley Hospital which is 8 miles away with a 20 minute travel time, as determined on November 9, 2012.    Abatement Certification Required for This Item

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a):     Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was 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:    (a)  Old School House.:  Employees were conducting roofing activities such as, installing metal roofing while wearing tennis shoes in lieu of substantial work boots, as observed on November 9, 2012.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):     Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.    (a)  Old School House:  Employees were not wearing eye protection while installing a metal roof using DeWalt drill/drivers, as determined on November 9, 2012.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):     Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    (a) Old Schoolhouse:  Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 11 feet 10 inches while installing metal roofing on a roof with a slope of 6:12.  The employer did not provide employees with fall protection, as determined November 9, 2012.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

2013-02-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):     The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    (a)   Old Schoolhouse:  Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 11 feet 10 inches while installing metal roofing on a roof with a slope of 6:12.  The employer did not provide the employees training on the recognition and avoidance of fall hazards, as determined on November 9, 2012.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.