OSHA Inspection: D. KITZMILLER CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jul 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,717 · Current $2,037 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system.  Or, on roofs 50-feet (15.25 m) or less in width, each employee was not protected by use of a monitoring system.    a.)  Rt. 28 Woodland Plaza, Short Gap WV:  On or about 06/14/17, employees performing roofing activities were not protected from falling approximately 29' to the ground below.

Issued

Jul 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,717 · Current $2,037 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.)  Rt. 28 Woodland Plaza, Short Gap WV:  On or about 06/14/17, employees were not trained to recognize the hazards of falling prior to being required to work on a roof.

Issued

Jul 7, 2017

Abate by

Aug 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:    a.)  Rt. 28 Woodland Plaza, Short Gap WV:  On or about 06/14/17, the employer did not initiate or maintain an accident prevention program which addressed the following basic elements:       1.  Management Commitment to Leadership          A.  Policy statement:  goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.          B.  Program Reviewed Annually.          C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.          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 on going and effective.    5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis          A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.          B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, and purpose corrective action.          C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated.    6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance          A.  First aid supplies and medical services available.           B.  Employees informed of medical results.          C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.