OSHA Inspection: M.J. TERVEEN CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Aug 9, 2017

Abate by

Sep 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,793 · Current $1,793

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, 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)M.J. Terveen Construction, Inc. at 4400 S. Louise Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57106:  On or about and at times prior to June 23, 2017,  the controlling employer 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 engaged in siding activities were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 16 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.