OSHA Inspection: BRANDT CONSTRUCTION CO

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:   On or about August 28, 2014 at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was standing in the bucket of a Case 570 LXT front end loader that was being used to elevate the employee, the company did not ensure the platform was adequate to lift the employee in, exposing the employee to death or permanent disability.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards.     On or about August 28, 2014 at the above addressed jobsite, employees were using chain saws and the employer failed to ensure that eye protection was worn, exposing the employees to impaired vision.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:     On or about August 28, 2014 at the above addressed jobsite, employees were trimming and cutting down trees and the employer failed to ensure hard hats were worn, exposing employees to death or permanent disability.