OSHA Inspection: BB CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,673 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had an employee operate a rough terrain forklift without providing the employee with forklift training and evaluation.  This training would include:      a.         Formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material),  b.         Practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and   c.         Evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(v): Fork-lifts were used to support scaffold platforms while the entire platform was not attached to the fork and the fork-lift was moved horizontally while the platform was occupied:    On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had an employee exposed to approximate 8 ft. fall hazards while working from a supported scaffold, which was lifted by a rough terrain forklift, and the supported scaffold was not connected to the rough terrain forklift by a chain or some other secure method, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,673 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had an employee exposed to struck-by hazards on the head without head protection, while working below employees at higher work levels, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.    The employer did not provide employee safety training in order to provide the employees with the knowledge to recognize construction safety hazards, as well as the procedures to follow in order to minimize or eliminate those safety hazards.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had an employee exposed to struck-by hazards on the head without head protection, while working below employees at higher work levels, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,673 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(2): Eye and face protection required by this Part did not meet the requirements specified in American National Standards Institute, Z87.1-1968, Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection:    On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had an employee exposed to struck-by hazards in the eyes, while using a pneumatic gun without suitable eye protection, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,673 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:    On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had employees exposed to fall and struck by hazards at a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.  The employer did not have an effective safety and health program with specific work rules, competent person oversight, and employee training to govern employees activities.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):    On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had employees exposed to fall and struck-by hazards on the head and in the eyes, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.  The employer did not have a competent person conduct frequent and periodic safety inspections at the construction site.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,742 · Current $1,000 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):      On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had an employee exposed to 11.5 ft. fall hazards without fall protection while framing, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had an employee exposed to 11.5 ft. fall hazards without fall protection while framing, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.   The employer did not provide construction safety training to employees, in order to provide them with the knowledge necessary to recognize the hazards of falling and the safety requirements associated with fall protection, as well as the proper work procedures to follow, in order to minimize and eliminate the fall hazards.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,673 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:       On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had an employee exposed to 11.5 ft. fall hazards, while climbing down from the trusses via a stepladder that did not extend at least 3 ft. beyond the upper landing surface, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:     On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had an employee exposed to 11.5 ft. fall hazards, while climbing down from the trusses via a stepladder and using the top step of the stepladder as a step, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.

Issued

Aug 10, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways:       On or about August 3, 2016, BB Construction, Inc. had an employee exposed to 11.5 ft. fall hazards, while climbing down from the trusses via a stepladder, on a residential construction site in Mahomet, Illinois.    The employer did not provide construction safety training to employees, in order to provide them with the knowledge necessary to recognize the hazards related to ladders, as well as the proper work procedures to follow, in order to minimize and eliminate theses hazards.  This training would include:    a.         The nature of fall hazards in the work area,  b.         The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems to be used, c.         The proper construction use, placement, and care in handling of all ladders, d.         The maximum intended load carrying capacities of ladders, and  e.         The standards contained in this subpart, Subpart X  Stairways and Ladders.