OSHA Inspection: J.W.W. FRAMING, LLC

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:    a. On January 24, 2013, on the east side of the building, an employee working on the ground was not wearing a hard hat, exposing himself to being struck by falling construction material.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.307(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet (2.128 m) or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in paragraphs  (m) and  (o) of this section:Note:  Pulleys serving as balance wheels (e.g., punch presses) on which the point of contact between belt and pulley is more than 6 ft. 6 in. (1.976 m) from the floor or platform may be guarded with a disk covering the spokes:    a. On or about January 24, 2013, the air-compressor supplying air pressure to pneumatic tools did not have an adequate guard on the pulleys, exposing employees to being caught in the rotating parts.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.307(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of a horizontal belt were 42 inches (106.68 cm) or less from the floor, the belt was not fully enclosed:    a. On or about January 24, 2013, the air-compressor supplying air pressure to pneumatic tools did not have an adequate guard on the belts and pulleys, exposing employees to being caught in the rotating parts.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):    a. On or about January 24, 2013, on a 4:12 pitch roof, on the north side of the building, two employees laying plywood sheeting, were not protected from a 22-foot fall hazard by the use of a fall protection system.    b. On or about January 24, 2013, on a 4:12 pitch roof, on the east side of the building, one employee laying plywood sheeting, were not protected from a 12-foot fall hazard by the use of a fall protection system.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

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 removed from service:    a. On or about January 24, 2013, on the west side of the building, the extension ladder used to access the roof did not have the anti-slip safety shoe/footing, exposing employees to a 20-foot fall hazard.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard:            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,                     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.       a. On or about January 24, 2013, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the basic elements.