OSHA Inspection: LMG CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Sep 13, 2017

Abate by

Sep 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,467 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:      a) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberrry, PA: On or about August 29, 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that employees using tools such as power saws to cut materials wore appropriate eye/face protection in that an employee had no protection at all in use.

Issued

Sep 13, 2017

Abate by

Sep 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used eye protection that provided side protection when there was a hazard from flying objects:   a) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberrry, PA: On or about August 29, 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that employees using tools such as power saws to cut materials wore appropriate eye/face protection in that an employee had on prescription safety glasses which had no side shields.

Issued

Sep 13, 2017

Abate by

Sep 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,467 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(a): All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the employer or the employee, were not maintained in a safe condition:      a) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberry, PA: On or about August 29, 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that the Makita power saw, model number 5007F, was in safe condition to use in that it's power cord was damaged, exposing the inner wiring.     b) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberry, PA: On or about August 29, 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that the Dewalt framing saw, model number DW378G, was in safe condition to use in that it's power cord was damaged, exposing the inner wiring.

Issued

Sep 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   a) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberry, PA: On or about August 29, 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that an extension cord used to power the Makita power saw, model number 5007F, was safe to use in that the outer jacket had electrical tape over an area of damage where bare copper wiring was exposed underneath.   b) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberry, PA: On or about August 29, 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that an extension cord used to power the Dewalt framing saw, model number DW378G, was safe to use in that the outer jacket had electrical tape over an area of damage where bare copper wiring was exposed underneath.

Issued

Sep 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,956 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not rotected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:      a) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberrry, PA: On or about August 29, 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that an employee used appropriate fall protection systems/devices where exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 11 feet.

Issued

Sep 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,956 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access; or, when such an extension was not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that would not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder:      a) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberrry, PA: On or about August 29, 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that a ladder was properly set up to the roof at the front of the job site in that it only extended approximately 14 inches above the roof.

Issued

Sep 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either  immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or were not tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired:   a) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberrry, PA: On or about August 29, 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that a ladder was removed from service where damaged in that the feet were damaged and the ladder's side rail had a split in it.

Issued

Sep 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):   a) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberry, PA: On or about August 24, 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that employees were properly trained in forklift safety. The employer did not ensure that it was permissible and appropriate to use a platform on the forklift forks to lift up personnel to heights of approximately 8 feet.

Issued

Sep 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons:   a) Job site, 1740 Route 228, Cranberry, PA: On or about August 29 2017, during framing activities, the employer did not ensure that the worksite was being properly evaluated for safety and health concerns. Deficiencies noted during the inspection included, but were not limited to, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment not being used, fall hazards, ladder safety issues and forklift safety concerns.