OSHA Inspection: DONOHOE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Issued

2014-02-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1650.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(10): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinder or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    a) East Side of the Site Next to Construction Trailer - A superintendent and an assistant were observed walking past where full oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored 8 feet apart exposing them to potential fire and struck by hazards, on or about 12/24/13.

Issued

2014-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $2100.00 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) Southwest Corner of the 1st Floor Deck - Concrete workers were observed without fall protection while on the deck exposing them to a 10 foot 6 inch fall hazard, on or about 12/24/13.     This contractor is the general contractor for the site, thusly; they are the controlling and correcting employer for the site. The superintendent stated he conducts daily inspections and is continuously monitoring all operations. The superintendent stated in his interview that he was aware of the operations in progress. This contractor is being cited Under the Multi-Employer Workplace Policy.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights), more than six feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes:    a) Southwest Corner of the 1st Floor Deck - Concrete workers were observed without fall protection while on the deck working near and over deck holes exposing them to a 10 foot 6 inch fall hazard, on or about 12/24/13.     This contractor is the general contractor for the site, thusly; they are the controlling and correcting employer for the site. The superintendent stated he conducts daily inspections and is continuously monitoring all operations. The superintendent stated in his interview that he was aware of the operations in progress. This contractor is being cited Under the Multi-Employer Workplace Policy.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $1650.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.701(b): All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and/or into which employees could fall or come against, was not guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement:    a) Southwest Corner of the 1st Floor Deck - Concrete workers were observed standing on the deck directly above the unprotected steel reinforcing rods exposing them to an impalement hazard, on or about 12/24/13.     This contractor is the general contractor for the site, thusly; they are the controlling and correcting employer for the site. The superintendent stated he conducts daily inspections and is continuously monitoring all operations. The superintendent stated in his interview that he was aware of the operations in progress and that he had previously discussed with the concrete company about installing protective caps on the steel reinforcing rods. Some were capped and some were not capped. This contractor is being cited Under the Multi-Employer Workplace Policy.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-02-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $5400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(d)(1): Electric equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:     a) Center of the 1st Floor Deck - A concrete worker was observed using a circular saw which was plugged into an 110 volt receptacle that was suspended by the power cable exposing him to a potential electrical hazard, on or about 12/24/13.      The Donohoe Construction Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.403(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314166364, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 04/12/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 2701 Military Rd., NW, Washington DC 20008.     This contractor is the general contractor for the site, thusly; they are the controlling and correcting employer for the site. The superintendent stated he conducts daily inspections and is continuously monitoring all operations. The superintendent stated in his interview that he was aware of the operations in progress. This contractor is being cited Under the Multi-Employer Workplace Policy.     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.