OSHA Inspection: WATTS CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2014-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.    On or about August 12, 2014, employees performing framing activities without eye protection were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating pneumatic air guns.

Issued

2014-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.    On or about August 12, 2014, employees performing residential framing activities were working on the roof without fall protection. The employees were exposed to a fall hazard at a height of over 6 feet to the concrete below.

Issued

2014-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards.     On or about August 12, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees engaged in framing activities were trained to recognize and avoid fall hazards and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize or avoid those hazards.

Issued

2014-08-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:    On or about August 12, 2014, employees using the top step of a 6 ft. stepladder to perform framing work were exposed to an unprotected fall hazard.

Issued

2014-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders as necessary, enabling each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.    On or about August 12, 2014, employees using step ladders were not trained to recognize and avoid hazards associated with their use and exposed to an unprotected fall of over 6 feet to the concrete below.