OSHA Inspection: JUDLAU CONTRACTING, INC.

Issued

Oct 3, 2016

Abate by

Oct 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $10,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):  The employer's safety and health program did not provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employer.    (a) On or about April 5, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that jobsite inspections were conducted by the specialized demolition subcontractor or qualified engineer following changes made by the specialized demolition subcontractor to the previously-approved written demolition plan to confirm that such changes would not create a hazard of unplanned collapse.  The changes made to the previously-approved written demolition plan were not evaluated by the specialized demolition subcontractor or a qualified engineer to ensure adequate support of the bridge girders that were being demolished to prevent unplanned collapse.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  The documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.