OSHA Inspection: OMAR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Oct 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

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 March 30 2018, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:            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 meet             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 ongoing and effective.             5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Oct 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,239 · Current $9,239

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a. On or about March 30, 2018, in front of the residential building, employees performing framing work were exposed to struck-by hazards when the employer did not ensure that employees handling plywood sheets were trained in proper work practices, equipment and controls to help reduce the hazards involved in manually moving and handling of these materials.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(b): Provisions were not made prior to commencement of the project for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury:  a. On or about March 30, 2018, in front of the residential building, employees performing framing work were exposed to struck-by hazards and an employee was injured. The employer did not have an emergency response plan prior the beginning of the work for prompt medical attention in case of serious injury.