OSHA Inspection: SOUTH GEORGIA FRAMERS, INC.

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

May 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that forklift were operated without the use of seatbelts, exposing employees to ejection and struck-by hazards:     a)  LULL 644B-37, Highlander Forklift S/N 97V12N21-763 - On or about and at times prior times to February 25, 2014, an employee was operating the forklift without the use of seatbelts and other defects that affected the safe operation of the forklift, exposing the employee to ejection, and others to struck-by and crushing hazards.    The following additional defects were observed:                   1.  Seatbelt not functional                   2.  Load chart not available                    3.  Angle Indicator                    4.  Rear solid rubber tires severely worn                      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

May 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)(i): Bidirectional machine(s) were not equipped with an operable horn, distinguishable from the surrounding noise level, which could be operated as needed when the machine is moving in either direction.  a)  Rough Terrain Forklift - On or about, and at times prior to February 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees who operated a forklift LULL 644B-37, Highlander Forklift S/N 97V12N21-763, was equipped with a functioning horn or audible alarm, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

May 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:       a)  Throughout jobsite - On or about February 25, 2014, employees were allowed to work below overhead work while roof truss were being installed and braced without head protection, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

May 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(a)(4): Firefighting equipment was not periodically inspected:    a)  LULL 644B-37, Highlander Forklift S/N 97V12N21-763  On or about February 25, 2014, a mounted portable fire extinguisher in the cab of the forklift was not maintained in operating condition in that it was not fully charged, resulting in a fire hazard.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

May 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):     a) Throughout Jobsite - On or about February 25, 2014, employees worked from open wooden truss without fall protection, exposing the employees to fall hazards up to 25 feet.       The South Georgia Framers, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b) (1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 911560, citation 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as final order July 9, 2013, with respect to workplace located at 2701 East Nifong Boulevard, MO 65201.       The South Georgia Framers, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501 (b) (13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 682219, citation 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as final order December 7, 2012, with respect to workplace located at 350 Brampton Ave, Statesboro, GA 30458.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

May 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph 29 CFR 1910.178(l): Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under paragraph (d) of this section are identical to those set forth at paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178.      a) Throughout jobsite - On or about February 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure the foreman who operated a forklift LULL 644B-37, Highlander Forklift S/N 97V12N21-763, was certified and evaluated in accordance the standards relating to safe forklift operation, exposing employees to forklift accidents such as ejection, and struck-by hazards.        The South Georgia Framers, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.602 (d), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 682219, citation 1, item number 2 b and was affirmed as final order December 7, 2012, with respect to workplace located at 350 Brampton Ave, Statesboro, GA 30458.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

May 1, 2014

Abate by

May 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring were not protected from damage:   a) Northwest side of the jobsite - On or about February 25, 2014, two extension cords were across the site access area was unprotected and subject vehicular traffic, exposing workers to shock and electrical hazards.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED