OSHA Inspection: STAR DESIGN AND BUILD LLC

Issued

2018-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $517.00 Reduced

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.  On or about March 16, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, an inspection was not conducted by a competent person capable of correcting hazards related to falls and the proper installation of hoisting equipment.

Issued

2018-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $12934.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3): Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems:     a.  On or about March 16, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, employees in a hoist area were exposed to falls of approximately thirty-seven (37) feet nine (9) inches created by the presence of unprotected sides, thereby exposing  employees to the hazards associated with falls.

Issued

2018-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $517.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights), more than six feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.    a.  On or about March 16, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, employees conducting carpentry operations on the roof were exposed to falls created by the presence of unprotected floor openings.

Issued

2018-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12934.00 · Current $12934.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1): Where manufacturer's specifications are not available, the limitations assigned to the equipment were not based on the determinations of a professional engineer competent in the field.  a.  On or about March 16, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, the material hoist used to lift the PowerStroke portable generator, did not have limitations on the equipment determined by a professional engineer.

Issued

2018-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.554(a)(1): The safe working load of the overhead hoist(s), as determined by the manufacturer, was not indicated on the hoist(s):  a. On or about March 16, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, the material hoist used to lift the PowerStroke portable generator, did not have markings indicating the safe working loads.