OSHA Inspection: DAVID BURCH CONTRACTOR, LLC.

Issued

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):    a.)  David Burch Contractor, LLC., 439 Wilson Ave. Morgantown WV:  On or about 07/22/16, employees were not protected from falling 28' to the ground while installing shingles on a residential roof.

Issued

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head:    a.)  David Burch Contractor, LLC., 439 Wilson Ave, Morgantown WV:  On or about 07/22/16, the employee wearing a full body harness  was using a point of attachment on the front of his harness.

Issued

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:    a.)  David Burch Contractor, LLC., 439 Wilson Ave., Morgantown WV:  On or about 07/22/16, employees were not provided with training in the recognition of fall hazards and how to avoid them prior to being required to work on a roof approximately 28' above the ground.

Issued

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard:    a.)  David Burch Contractor, LLC., On or about 07/22/16, A safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:       1.  Management Commitment to 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, 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 on going and effective.    5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis          A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.          B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, and purpose 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.