OSHA Inspection: ZABALA CONSTRUCTION, INC

Issued

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $2282.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15): Each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 meters) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  a.  On or about October 9, 2017 one employee is installing roof sheathing on a 5:12 pitch steep slope commercial roof structure and is not protected by any means of personal fall protection, guardrails or safety nets, exposing them to falls in excess of 10 feet 8 inches, to the ground below.  b. On or about October 9, 2017 two employees were observed standing on the CMU concrete block exterior wall of Wing B of the project, to secure roof trusses to the walls and were not protected by any means of personal fall protection, guardrails or safety nets, exposing them to falls in excess of 9 feet 4 inches to the ground below.  c. On or about October 10, 2017 two employees were observed standing on the exterior CMU concrete block wall to install truss blocking and bracing, and fascia board, and were not protected by any means of personal fall protection, guardrails or safety nets, exposing them to falls in excess of 9 feet 4 inches to the ground below.

Issued

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $2282.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or step of a stepladder was used as a step:  a. On or about October 10, 2017 employees used the top step of a Werner brand 6 foot fiberglass step ladder to gain access to the top plate of the CMU wall 9 feet 4 inches above the ground, where truss blocking and bracing was being completed.

Issued

2017-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard:   a. On or about October 10, 2017 on the work site, the employer did not provide a Safety and Health Plan for employees that covered the following basic element:           1.  Management Commitment and 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, propose 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.