OSHA Inspection: CEDAR CREST CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Nov 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses 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) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure an employee operating a nail gun wore eye protection. This condition exposed an employee to struck by eye hazards.

Issued

Nov 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(h)(1): The employer did not ensure each circular crosscut table saw shall be guarded by a hood which shall meet all the requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws.    (a) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure employees used the guard when operating the Dewalt DWE7480 table saw. This condition exposed employees to lacerations hazards.

Issued

Nov 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,259 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:    (a) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure employees operating the Genie S-40 Aerial lift wore a harness with a lanyard attached to the basket. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 11 feet.

Issued

Nov 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(b): The employer did not have each employee who is involved in erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining, or inspecting a scaffold trained by a competent person to recognize any hazards associated with the work in question:    (a) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure employees operating the Genie S-40 aerial lift were trained to recognize hazards associated with operation and correct procedures for operation of the aerial lift. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 11 feet.

Issued

Nov 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training regarding operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator was authorized to operate:    (a) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure employees operating the Ingersoll-Rand VR-642C rough terrain forklift received training prior to operation.     Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this paragraph are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.178(l) of this chapter.

Issued

Nov 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): The employer did not ensure each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.     (a) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure employees performing residential construction were protected from fall hazards in that employees standing on the exterior top plate when performing work without a fall protection system in place exposed to fall hazards of approximately 9 feet to the interior of the structure, 20 feet to the exterior on the south face of the structure and 15 feet to the north side of the second story to the concrete lower level of the garage.     (b) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure employees performing residential construction were protected from fall hazards in that employees performing work on the second story of the paired home were exposed to fall hazards in that wall openings were not appropriately guarded, exposing employees to a fall height of approximately 10 feet.    (c) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure employees performing residential construction were protected from fall hazards in that employees performing work on the second story of the paired home were exposed to fall hazards in that no guardrail was installed on the second story landing to the east of the stairway. This condition exposed employees to a fall height of approximately 9 feet.

Issued

Nov 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record.     (a) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not prepare written certification records to ensure employees have been trained in recognition of fall hazards and procedures to be followed to minimize those hazards.

Issued

Nov 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): The employer did not ensure ladders were used only for the purpose for which they were designed:    (a) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure employees using an 8 foot Werner T6208 ladder were protected from falls in that employees used step ladders to access the exterior top plate of the paired home. This condition exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8 feet.

Issued

Nov 15, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The employer did not ensure the top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step:    (a) Cedar Crest Construction, LLC at 2915 Whisper Trail, Sioux Falls, SD 57108: On and prior to September 14, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure employees using a 8 foot Werner T6208 ladder did not use the top step of the stepladder. This condition exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8 feet in the entryway of a paired home.