OSHA Inspection: TRALEECO STEEL STRUCTURES, LLC

Issued

2016-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $918.00 · Current $551.00 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 agents.  Employees engaged in metal roofing work were exposed to struck-by hazards while using power drills to insert screws without eye protection.

Issued

2016-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1080.00 · Current $648.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  Employees engaged in metal roofing operations were exposed to electrical shock hazards from power cords operating electrical equipment with the grounding prongs removed.

Issued

2016-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used.  Employees engaged in metal roofing operations were exposed to electrical shock hazards while using frayed and worn extension cords to power equipment.

Issued

2016-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1512.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  Employees engaged in metal roofing construction were exposed to fall hazards in excess of six feet.

Issued

2016-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1512.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(ii): Modifications or additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment were made without the manufacturer's written approval:  Employees engaged in metal roofing activities were exposed to caught-in and fall hazards while riding in the job made man basket on the front of a rough terrain forklift.

Issued

2016-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph 29 CFR 1910.178(l).  The employer did not ensure employees operating a fork lift were trained to lift other employees that were working from an elevated platform and exposed to caught-in and fall hazards.