REXBURG, ID —
OSHA Inspection: HEADWATERS CONSTRUCTION CO.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of HEADWATERS CONSTRUCTION CO. in SOUTH YELLOWSTONE HWY 191, REXBURG, ID 83440 (NAICS 236220). OSHA activity number 342765286.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- HEADWATERS CONSTRUCTION CO.
- Site address
- SOUTH YELLOWSTONE HWY 191
- City
- REXBURG
- State
- ID
- ZIP
- 83440
- Mailing
- 75 W 950 S, VICTOR, ID 83455
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 236220
- Employees
- 28
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.25 A
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2018
- Abate by
- Feb 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,268 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form and scrap lumber with protruding nails, and all other debris, was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures: a) On November 7, 2017 and at times prior thereto the controlling employer Headwaters Construction Company allowed construction debris to accumulate in common areas including tops of stairways, stairway landings and in hallways. This included but was not limited to, drywall debris, scrap wood, and scrap wood with protruding nails. Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000
- — Z (S) $4268
1926.403 B02
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2018
- Abate by
- Feb 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $8,536 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and/or used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification. (A) The employer did not ensure the string work lights were installed and/or used according to the manufacturer's design specifications. The temporary string work lights were found illuminated on the floor. Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8536
1926.405 A02 II E
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2018
- Abate by
- Feb 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $4,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E): Lamps used in temporary wiring for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage: (a) The employer did not ensure that all the string work lights were protected with a cage and/or elevation; a string of temporary sting lights was found illuminated on the floor. Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $0
1926.1052 C01 I
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2018
- Abate by
- Feb 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $11,382 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail: a) On November 7, 2107 and at times prior thereto the controlling employer Headwaters Construction, Inc., did not ensure its sub-contractors protected their employees when using stairways where no handrails were in place. This exposed the employees to more serious injuries in the event of a trip and fall on the stairs. Headwaters Construction, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 898599, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 30, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 2853 North Cucina Ave, Suite 1, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $5000
- — Z (R) $11382
1926.150 C01 I
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2018
- Abate by
- Feb 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i): A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, was not provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof: a) Throughout the structure at all levels; On or about November 7, 2017 and at times prior thereto, as the controlling employer, fire extinguishers had not been provided as required throughout the structure. Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342765286.
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