OSHA Inspection: 14TH & H, LLC.

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites:  a) Third Floor - An employee was observed using a Hilti hammer drill, model number TE56, to drill holes into the concrete slab and a ground fault circuit was not provided, 120 volt service, on or about 01/18/2017.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.  For the purpose of this inspection, this employer was determined to be the controlling and correcting employer on the job site. The employer is being cited under OSHAs multi-employer workplace policy.

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:  a) Office Trailer - A laborer was observed using a stairway the was 34 and three quarter inches high, 51 inches wide with 4 risers and was not provided with a handrail, on or about 01/19/2017.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:  a) Office Trailer - A laborer was observed using a stairway the was 34 and three quarter inches high, 51 inches wide with 4 risers and was not provided with a stair rail, on or about 01/19/2017.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(12): Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings were not provided with guardrail systems that meet the criteria contained in Subpart M of 29 CFR 1926:  a) Stairway #2 - Employees were observed on a stairway landing after exiting the ladder and exposed to a 16 foot fall hazard to a concrete slab below, on or about 01/18/2017.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Abate by

Mar 8, 2017

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:  a) Job Site - Employees were not provided with a training program in recognizing hazards associated with stairway and ladder usage as evidenced by noted hazards such as but not limited to; employees using a stairway that was not provided with a handrail or stair rail  and employees were standing on a stairway landing without a guardrail and was exposed to a fall of 16 feet, on or about 01/18/2017.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).