OSHA Inspection: ABSOLUTE CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Mar 24, 2015

Abate by

Apr 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    Prior to allowing employees to use the rough terrain forklift, the employer did not ensure that each operator had completed formal instruction training.

Issued

Mar 24, 2015

Abate by

Apr 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l) and shall include the name of the operator, the date of training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    Each previously trained, evaluated and certified forklift operator was not evaluated prior to the expiration of their certification and the employer did not re-certify employees, documenting the operator's name, date of the training, date of the current evaluation, and the name of the person conducting the evaluation.

Issued

Mar 24, 2015

Abate by

Apr 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not provide frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment by a competent person:                                                                       Employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing construction activities and the employer did not provide inspections of the jobsite by a competent person.

Issued

Mar 24, 2015

Abate by

Apr 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level was not protected from falling:      Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 12 feet while using a platform attached to the forks of a forklift because the platform front gate was not secured.