OSHA Inspection: GARY FLECK

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Jul 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $2,076 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): 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, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever 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) 710 Lee Street East:  On or about April 20, 2018, and times prior, the employee working on the jobsite to remove and install windows and window frames was wearing tennis shoes, exposing the employee to foot injuries.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Jul 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $2,076 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.    (a) 710 Lee Street East:  On or about April 20, 2018, and times prior, an employee was not required to wear protective eyewear when using a handheld hammer to drive and remove nails along with a pry bar to remove plywood from windows.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 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) 710 Lee Street East:  On or about April 20, 2018, and times prior, 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 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

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Jul 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.     (a) 710 Lee Street East:  On or about April 20, 2018, and times prior, an employee was performing work out of a JLG boom lift without the use of fall protection, exposing the employee to a fall of up to 30ft. to the ground below.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  (a) 710 Lee Street East:  On or about April 20, 2018, and times prior, an employee was using a JLG narrow boom lift up to 30ft. above grade and was not trained on the hazards associated with the type of lift and did not know the procedures to control or minimize the hazards.

Issued

Jun 26, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) / Construction Reference 1926.59:  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).      (a) 710 Lee Street East:  On or about April 20, 2018, and times prior, the safety data sheet for OSI Quad window, door, and siding sealant was not maintained and available at the jobsite for the employee using the sealant during the installation of the windows.