OSHA Inspection: WHITROCK ASSOCIATES, INC. II

Issued

2016-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards:  a.  On or about February 11 2016 on the north side of a commercial structure, an employee operating a Skytrack 6036 powered industrial truck (serial number 42063) did not use a seat belt exposing the employee to crushing hazards or death in the vent of a tipover.

Issued

2016-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a forklift:  a.  On or about February 11, 2016 on a jobsite of a commercial building, the employer did not ensure that an employee was certified to operate a Skytrack 6036, 6000 lbs. forklift, exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards, and decapitation.  In the alternative:  1926.602(d)  Powered industrial truck operator training.  Note:  The requirements applicable to construction work under this paragraph are identical to those set forth at sub-section 1910.178(l) of this chapter.

Issued

2016-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest system:  a.  On or about February 11, 2016 at a commercial building jobsite, employees working on the east side of a flat roof was not protected from a more than 25 feet fall hazard by the use of a personal fall protection system.

Issued

2016-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a.  On or about February 11, 2016 at a commercial building, employees working on the west side of a 6/12 pitch roof was not protected from a 10 feet fall hazard by the use of a personal fall protection system.