OSHA Inspection: C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CO., INC.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.    (a) At the I-75 Bridge Replacement Project in Rocky Face, GA:  Safe access was not provided for employees dismantling a scaffold platform located approximately 22-feet above the next lower level, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $3,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv): Employee(s) working in an aerial lift were sitting or climbing on the edge of the basket:    (a) At the I-75 Bridge Replacement Project in Rocky Face, GA:  Employees were allowed to climb out of an aerial lift platform to access a scaffold platform located approximately 22-feet above the next lower level. The employees were exposed to a fall hazard.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees    (a) The employer shall have a competent person determine the feasibility and safety of providing fall protection for employees erecting or dismantling catch platforms. Employers are required to provide fall protection for employees erecting or dismantling catch platforms where the installation and use of such protection is feasible and does not create a greater hazard.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(c): When the employer has reason to believe that an employee lacks the skill or understanding needed for safe work involving the erection, use or dismantling of scaffolds, the employer shall retrain each such employee so that the requisite proficiency is regained. Retraining is required in at least the following situations:    (a) At the I-75 Bridge Replacement Project in Rocky Face, GA: Employees involved in dismantling a temporary platform were not trained by a competent person to recognize the hazards associated with the work in question. The employee were not trained on specific topics such as , but not limited to the correct procedures for dismantling the platform, and the design criteria and maximum intended load-carrying capacity.