OSHA Inspection: MBC CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    a. Med Express South Charleston:  An employee was working from a steel awning attached to the structure, to remove decorative stucco trim, that was over 11 feet above the ground.  The employee was not protected by a guardrail system, safety net, or a personal fall arrest system, as observed on 8/20/13.    b. Med Express South Charleston:  An employee was working from the roof of the structure 16 feet above the ground, leaning over the side of the building to remove decorative stucco trim.  The employee was not protected by a guardrail system, safety net, or a personal fall arrest system, as observed on 8/20/13.      Abatement Certification Required For This Item.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:    a. Med Express South Charleston:  An employee was working from a roof that was 16 feet above the ground using a portable aluminum extension ladder that did not extend 3 feet beyond the landing surface, as observed on 8/20/13.    Abatement Certification Required For This Item.

Issued

Sep 27, 2013

Abate by

Oct 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. Med Express South Charleston: On or about 8/20/13, 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.