OSHA Inspection: SKOGEN CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

Issued

Jun 23, 2017

Abate by

Jul 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):  The employer did not initiate and maintain an accident prevention program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person (i.e., a person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them):    (a)Skogen Construction, LLC. at 2571 S. Westlake, Sioux Falls, SD 57106:  On or about and at times prior to June 2, 2017,  the prime roofing contractor did not ensure an accident prevention program was developed and implemented for the work environment to include regular inspections of the job-site, materials, and equipment; conducted by a competent person. Subcontractor employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 24 feet.       Abatement Note: OSHA defines a "competent" person as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.