OSHA Inspection: BR-TECK ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

Sep 15, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $924 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9): Compressed gas cylinder(s) were not secured in an upright position:    a) worksite, West side fence - Oxygen cylinders were stored against a fence and on their side; on or about 08/15/2014.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv): Employee(s) working in an aerial lift were not standing firmly on the floor of the basket:    a) worksite - An employee installing decking from a Snorkel model # TB-A50RCU, serial # MY00118, aerial lift, approximately 25 feet above the ground was sitting on the edge of the basket; on or about 08/15/2014.     Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:  a) worksite - An employee installing decking from a Snorkel Model #TB-A50RCU, Serial # MY00118, aerial lift, approximately 25 feet above the ground was not wearing a harness or body belt attached to the boom or basket; on or about 08/15/2014.   Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems.    a) South side of Steel - Employees cutting installed decking approximately 31 feet 9 inches above the ground were not protected from falling; on or about 08/15/2014.    Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.