OSHA Inspection: RHYNO CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Mar 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $10,864 · Current $6,518 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. On or about January 25, 2017 three employees were installing roof sheathing on the trusses of a one story 5:12 pitch, steep slope roof and were not protected by any means of personal fall protection, Guardrails or safety nets exposing them to falls in excess of 9 feet to the ground below.

Issued

Mar 28, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $305 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs necessary to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards:          a. On or about January 25, 2017 at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:              1.  Management Commitment and Leadership               A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.              B.  Program Reviewed Annually.                         C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meet              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 ongoing and effective.               5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis

Issued

Mar 28, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $305 · Current $200 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. On or about January 25, 2017 an employees working at heights in excess of 6 foot  did not train each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards