OSHA Inspection: BRENNAN MASONRY COMPANY

Issued

2014-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing for likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing, struck-by, and other hazards associated with the misuse of forklift equipment:     a) A Gradall JLG forklift was used to break masonry materials from an existing masonry wall by repeatedly smashing the forklift tines into the wall.        Among others, feasible and acceptable methods of abatement would include, ensuring the equipment is operated and used only as intended in accordance with its design as described in the manufacturer's operation and safety manual(s).      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $1760.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:   a)  Employees were working without protective helmets in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from falling or flying objects such as, but not limited to, limestone located on the top of the walls of the building.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $1760.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.250(b)(7): Masonry blocks were stacked higher than 6 feet, and the stack(s) were not tapered back one half block per tier above the 6 foot level:   a) Masonry blocks provided for use at the site were stacked higher than 6 feet without being tapered back one half block per tier above the 6 foot level.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2014-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms when they were not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:   a) Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling from elevation of up to approximately 20 feet while elevated and working from a Gradall JLG forklift fitted with an attachment that was not specifically designed by the manufacturer for lifting personnel.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2014-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

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) Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 20 feet from the edge of the roof deck/top of the wall while required to remove materials including, but not limited to, limestone without the benefit of fall protection.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.