OSHA Inspection: LYNNE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the employer allowed a Palfinger PK36002 Knuckle Boom Crane to be operated with the crane operator standing below and between the crane and the load creating the potential for crushing and struck-by hazards.  On or about October 30, 2014, a Palfinger PK 36002 Knuckle Boom Crane was operated by an employee standing under and between the crane and the load.  The employee was killed when the load struck and pinned him against the crane.  Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

Aug 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the employer allowed the use of a non-approved quick-bell and striker lifting attachment on an articulating knuckle boom crane creating the potential for crushing and struck-by injuries from dropping the load.    On or about October 30, 2014, a Palfinger PK 36002 Knuckle Boom Crane was used by an employee to lift concrete forms strapped onto a support cage with an employer fabricated quick-bell and striker lifting attachment that was not approved for the service by the crane manufacturer.      Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,650 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the employer allowed the use of damaged ratchet straps to hold concrete forms to a support cage while lifting with a crane creating the potential for crushing and struck-by injuries.    On or about October 30, 2014, a damaged ratchet strap which had been broken or severed and tied together in three different places was used by an employee to hold concrete forms to a support cage while lifting the forms and cage onto a truck with a crane.    Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a)  FACILITY WIDE - Employees used products and chemicals including but not limited to motor oil, diesel fuel, lubricants, grease, and concrete, and the employer had not developed and maintained a written hazard communication program, thereby exposing employees to serious injuries, on or about October 30, 2015.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.1(a)(2): The company had more than ten (10) employees at any time during the last calendar year and did not keep and maintain OSHA injury and illness records:    FACILITY WIDE - The company employed more than ten (10) employees at any time during the last calendar year and did not keep and maintain OSHA injury and illness records.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 22, 2015

Abate by

May 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  (a)  The employer did not certify in writing that the workplace hazard assessment had been performed.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.