OSHA Inspection: FORREST VIEW CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2013-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.850(a): Prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations, an engineering survey shall be made, by a competent person, of the structure to determine the condition of the framing, floors, and walls, and possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure. Any adjacent structure where employees may be exposed shall also be similarly checked. The employer shall have in writing evidence that such a survey has been performed.    a) 538 Mt. View Road - An engineering survey was not performed by a competent person prior to the commencement of demolition operations.  An adjoining garage structure collapsed during the course of demolition operations causing serious injuries to several employees.