OSHA Inspection: SULZER DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Issued

2013-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of job site, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person:    (a)  W.M. Brown Construction @ 7175 Federal Blvd., Westminster, CO:  On and before July 8th, 2013, the exposing employer did not ensure frequent and or regular inspections were conducted by a "competent" person to determine the strength and structural integrity of the three story stick framed building was maintained throughout the construction process. On July 8th, 2013, two framing employees conducting sheathing operations fell approximately 30 feet as a result of the collapse of the southeast cantilevered roof structure.    Abatement Note:  OSHA defines a competent person as someone capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

Issued

2013-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(a)(2): Employees were allowed to work on surfaces which did not have the requisite strength and structural integrity:     (a) Sulzer Development, LLC @ 7175 Federal Blvd., Westminster, CO:  On and before July 8th, 2013, the exposing employer in charge of the worksite did not ensure the strength and structural integrity of the cantilevered roof section located on the southeast corner of the building was maintained throughout the construction process.  On July 8th, 2013, two framing employees sheathing the southwest corner of the roof were walking and working on the inadequately supported trusses and fell 30 feet after the cantilevered roof section collapsed.    (b) Sulzer Development @ 7175 Federal Blvd., Westminster, CO: On and before July 8th, 2013, the exposing employer in charge of the worksite did not ensure the strength and structural integrity of the cantilevered roof section located on the southwest corner of the building was maintained throughout the construction process. On July 8th, 2013, two framing employees sheathing the southwest corner of the roof were walking and working on the inadequately supported trusses and fell 30 feet after the cantilevered roof section collapsed.

Issued

2013-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

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)  Sulzer Development, LLC. @ 7175 Federal Blvd, Westminster, CO:  On and before July 8, 2013, the exposing employer did not ensure that an adequate personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) was being used while employees installed 4x8 sheathing on a 5/12 pitch roof. The condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 30 feet.

Issued

2013-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify fall protection training by preparing a written certification record for each employee.     (a) Sulzer Development, LLC. @ 7175 Federal Blvd, Westminster, CO:  The exposing employer had not ensured employees completed fall protection training by preparing a written certification record.     Abatement Note: All written certification records must contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or signature of the employer. See 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2) for additional requirements.