OSHA Inspection: J. A. VASSALLO, INC.

Issued

Feb 28, 2017

Abate by

Apr 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  a)  On February 27, 2017,   The employer failed to submit abatement for Citation 1-1a regarding a program to identify job site hazards such as fall protection which was previously cited in inspection 1191149 and issued on November 17, 2016.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Jan 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $2,138

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be nescessary to comply with the standards set forth in 29 CFR 1926 as evidenced by the violation(s) noted during the course of the inspection:  a)  On November 16, 2016 at the address of 3600 Jaeger Road, Lorain, OH: The employer did not have a plan or program to identify job site hazards which assists employees in maintaining a safe working environment.  Such programs would support the employer and employees in identifying and avoiding potential hazards such as falls during job site operations, decreasing the probability of employee injury and/or illness.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a)  On November 16, 2016 at the address of 3600 Jaeger Road, Lorain, OH: The employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while performing framing activities.  During this activity, employees were exposed to falls up to 8 ft. to the ground below.

Issued

Nov 17, 2016

Abate by

Dec 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $2,138

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:   a)  On November 16, 2016 at the address of 3600 Jaeger Road, Lorain, OH: The employer did not assure employees were using eye protection while operating pneumatic nail guns to secure building material. The employees were exposed to potential flying object hazards while operating the pneumatic fasteners.