OSHA Inspection: SILVERSTONE CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs did not provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers:  At 2705 Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, the employer did not assign a competent person to inspect the three day old work zone to ensure compliance with the Manual Uniform Traffic Code and Devices (MUTCD), 1988 Edition, Revision 3, or Part IV of the MUTCD Millennium Edition, which were incorporated by reference.  This violation was observed on 05/10/17.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  At 2705 Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, the employer did not instruct exposed employees in the hazards associated with the three day old work zone to ensure compliance with the Manual Uniform Traffic Code and Devices (MUTCD), 1988 Edition, Revision 3, or Part IV of the MUTCD Millennium Edition, which were incorporated by reference.  This violation was observed on 05/10/17.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.200(g)(1):  Construction areas were not posted with legible traffic signs at points of hazard:  At 2705 Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, specifically at the northbound and southbound lanes, the employer did not post legible traffic signs at the advanced warning area for the three day old work zone to ensure compliance with the Manual Uniform Traffic Code and Devices (MUTCD), 1988 Edition, Revision 3, or Part IV of the MUTCD Millennium Edition, which were incorporated by reference.  The excavation and Caterpillar Backhoe, m/n 303CR, were located in the northbound lane of Compton Avenue.  This violation was observed on 05/10/17.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.201(a):  Signaling by flaggers and the use of flaggers, including warning garments worn by flaggers, did notl conform to Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, (1988 Edition, Revision 3 or the Millennium Edition), which are incorporated by reference in 1926.200(g)(2):  At 2705 Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, specifically at the northbound and southbound lanes, the employer did not post a flagger for the three day old work zone to ensure compliance with the Manual Uniform Traffic Code and Devices (MUTCD), 1988 Edition, Revision 3, or Part IV of the MUTCD Millennium Edition, which were incorporated by reference.  The excavation and Caterpillar Backhoe, m/n 303CR, were located in the northbound lane of Compton Avenue requiring the need for a flagger.  This violation was observed on 05/10/17.

Issued

2017-05-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.202:  Barricades for protection of employees did not conform to Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (1988 Edition, Revision 3 or Millennium Edition), which were incorporated by reference in 1926.200(g)(2):  At 2705 Compton Avenue, St. Louis, MO, specifically at the northbound lane, the employer did not post suitable barriers to protect employees working inside of the three day old work zone.  The excavation and Caterpillar Backhoe, m/n 303CR, were located in the northbound lane of Compton Avenue requiring the need for suitable barriers.  This violation was observed on 05/10/17.