OSHA Inspection: ORO CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Dec 9, 2016

Abate by

Dec 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,207 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii):          a) On or about November 30, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 16 feet while working from scaffolding platforms that were not fully planked.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 9, 2016

Abate by

Dec 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level:        a) On or about November 30, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling from an elevation of approximately 16 feet while working from scaffolding without the benefit of fall protection.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 9, 2016

Abate by

Dec 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $1,983 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) Front elevation of building - On or about November 30, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 23 feet from the upper elevations of the building while performing carpentry work.     b) Front elevation of building - On or about November 30, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 30 feet from the upper elevations of the building while performing carpentry work.     c) Second story of building - On or about November 30, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 10 feet from an unprotected deck while performing carpentry work.          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.  This 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.

Issued

Dec 9, 2016

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,672 · Current $1,415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):     29 CFR 1926.602(d): Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under paragraph (d) of this section are identical to those set forth at paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178.     a) On or about November 30, 2016, the employer engaged in the operation of an all-terrain forklift without ensuring competency to operate the equipment safely, as demonstrated by successful completion of forklift training and evaluation.          In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,102 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:         a) On or about November 30, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 10 feet where a portable extension ladder did not extend above the landing surface of a second story deck.         No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Dec 9, 2016

Abate by

Jan 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify fall protection training by preparing a written certification record:         a) On or about November 30, 2016, the employer did not prepare written certification records related to employee fall protection training.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).