OSHA Inspection: FASTRACK CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jul 25, 2013

Abate by

Aug 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):   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 in that employees were exposed to crushing and/or struck-by hazards:  a) Jobsite: 320 Hunting Park Avenue - On or about 1/29/2013, the trusses on the wood frame structure of the Special Victims Unit (SVU) were not adequately braced/restrained.  In addition the trusses had been loaded with two stacks of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) floor boards.  The floor board stacks exceeded the maximum load which could be safely placed on properly braced trusses.    An acceptable means of abatement among other methods is to:  1) Follow Building Component Safety Information (B.C.S.I.) on how to install lateral and diagonal bracing with the minimum size bracing and lateral restraint materials of 2 x 4 stress-graded lumber or approved proprietary metal restraints.  2) Follow B.C.S.I. for appropriate location to stack materials.  3) Follow B.C.S.I. for the maximum height of plywood  that can safely be stacked on top of the trusses.  4) Refrain from cutting or altering any structural members of a truss unless specifically permitted by the manufacturer or truss design drawing.  5) Ensure personnel performing truss installation are properly trained in the B.C.S.I. requirements.

Issued

Jul 25, 2013

Abate by

Aug 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):  "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.   a) Jobsite: 300 Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia PA - Employees performing work while on top of the roof were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 15 feet without conventional or alternative methods of fall protection.  Observed on or about 1/28/13 and 3/7/13.    b) Jobsite-300 Hunting park Ave, Philadelphia, PA - Employees framing an exterior wall were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8 to 10 feet without any means of fall protection.  On or about 1/28/13.  Note:  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jul 25, 2013

Abate by

Aug 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1428(a)(3):  The employer of the signal person did not make available the documentation ensuring that the signal operator met the Qualification Requirements of paragraph (c) of this section.    a) Jobsite: 300 Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia PA.- The employer did not have available the documentation ensuring that the signal operator was competent in the hand or radio signals. On or about 1/28/13.   NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.