OSHA Inspection: VARIETY CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Nov 2, 2015

Abate by

Nov 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 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.    (a) Tuscawilla Hills: Employees were applying new shingles to a residential roof, using pneumatic nail guns without the use of eye protection, as observed on or about October 13, 2015 and times prior.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Nov 2, 2015

Abate by

Nov 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain an safety and health program as may be necessary to comply with the General safety and health provisions covered in 29 CFR 1926.20.  (a) Charleston: On or about October 13, 2015, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements.  1.  Management Commitment and Leadership A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees. B.  Program Reviewed Annually. C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings. D.  Adequate commitment of resources. E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations. F.  Management observations of safety rules.    2.  Assignment of Responsibility     A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable. B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood. C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.    3.  Identification and Control of Hazards A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors. B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, and Engineering Controls). C.  Action taken to address hazards. D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate. E.  Technical reference materials available.    4.  Training and Education A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training. B.  Specialized training taken when needed. C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.    5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.  B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, and propose corrective action. C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated.    6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance A.  First aid supplies and medical services available. B.  Employees informed of medical results. C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Nov 2, 2015

Abate by

Nov 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:    (a) Tuscawilla Hills: Employees were exposed to falls of approximately 10 feet to the ground on the front side of the house and 17 feet to ground on the back side of the house, while applying shingles to a residential roof with a 6:12 pitch, as observed on or about October 13, 2015 and times prior.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Nov 2, 2015

Abate by

Nov 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  (a) Tuscawilla Hills: Employees working on a 6:12 pitch roof approximately 10 feet from eave to ground on the front side and 17 feet on the back side were not trained by the employer on the hazards of working from heights and the procedures to be followed, as determined on or about October 13, 2015 and times prior.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.