OSHA Inspection: SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Dec 3, 2014

Abate by

Jan 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury:      (a)Summit Construction @ 204 S. Galina Street in Aspen, CO 81611: On and before June 6th, 2014, the employer did not develop or implement a safety and health program and did not provide training to his employees regarding hazards associated with their work environment, in that the employees in the course of moving approximately 30 sheets of 4x8, ¾ plywood, stacked vertically rather than horizontally, in the alley on a portable cart; one of the wheels became lodged in a crack in the pavement which caused the load to become unstable.  As a result of the load becoming unstable, an employee was struck in the head when the unsecured sheets fell from the cart.  The employer did not effectively instruct employees in the control, stabilization, and steps to identify a safe manner to move the sheets of plywood when using the cart that was borrowed from another employer working at the site. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.    Abatement Note:  A comprehensive Safety and Health Program would include the following suggested elements:     (1) Management Commitment and Leadership  (a) Policy statement: goals established, issued and communicated to employees.  (b) Program reviewed annually.  (c) Participation in safety meeting, inspection; agenda item in meetings.  (d) Adequate commitment or resources.  (e)Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.     (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)Preventative 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 accident investigations, determine causes, propose corrective action.     (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.