OSHA Inspection: ADAM R WHANGER

Issued

Mar 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,827 · Current $1,414 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.    (a) 107 RHL Boulevard:  On or about October 14, 2017, and times prior, the employer did not require the use of foot protection when employees are working on the construction site performing construction activities, such as wood framing and when performing demolition activities.

Issued

Mar 7, 2018

Abate by

Jul 2, 2018

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) 107 RHL Boulevard:  On or about October 14, 2017, and times prior, a safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with general safety and health provisions of the standard.      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, and 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 ongoing and effective.      5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis  A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.  B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, and 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.

Issued

Mar 7, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,109 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use.      (a) 107 RHL Boulevard:  On or about October 14, 2017, and times prior, an employee was using an electrical powered, hand held Dewalt grinder without the provided guard to remove trusses from the sides of building.

Issued

Mar 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection.    (a) 107 RHL Boulevard:  On or about October 14, 2017, and times prior, employees were using extension cords to power a Kobalt reciprocating saw and Dewalt hand held grinder that were connected to a 120 volt receptacle that was not GFCI protected.

Issued

Mar 7, 2018

Abate by

Mar 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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(s).   (a) 107 RHL Boulevard:  On or about October 14, 2017, and times prior, inspections/audits of the worksite were not conducted to identify and correct hazards, such as, an energized receptacle being used that was not GFCI protected, did not have a faceplate, and was not secured properly.

Issued

Mar 7, 2018

Abate by

Mar 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low sloped 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 guard rail 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.    (a) 107 RHL Boulevard:  On or about October 14, 2017, and times prior, two employees were removing the roof overhang that was connected to the exterior of the building and were not protected from falling when working from the flat roof, up to 14ft. 9in. above grade.

Issued

Mar 7, 2018

Abate by

Apr 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) 107 RHL Boulevard:  On or about October 14, 2017, and times prior, employees were working at heights of up to 14ft. 9in. above grade and the employer did not provide training that would enable them to recognize fall hazards or the proper procedures to follow for protection.

Issued

Mar 7, 2018

Abate by

Mar 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2): A body belt was not worn and a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.    (a) 107 RHL Boulevard:  On or about October 14, 2017, and times prior, two employees were performing the removal of roof trusses from a JLG 460SJ telescopic boom lift up to 14ft. 9in. from grade and did not have a lanyard attached to the provided anchor point within the basket.

Issued

Mar 7, 2018

Abate by

Mar 26, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,386 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.850(c): All electric, gas, water, steam, sewer, and other service lines were not shut off, capped, or otherwise controlled, outside the building line before demolition work was started.    (a) 107 RHL Boulevard:  On or about October 14, 2017, and times prior, the electrical service to the building was not shut off, capped or moved prior to the demolition of internal walls and removal of drop ceilings and drywall, along with the removal of external roofing structures.