OSHA Inspection: BLACKROCK MASONRY LLC

Issued

2018-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.      A) Blackrock Masonry, LLC on or about August 9, 2018 at the address of 35000 Chester Road, Avon, OH: The employer failed to ensure that an employee operating a fork truck was adequately trained. Untrained forklift operators can be a hazard to other employees working in the direct vicinity, such as not ensuring attachments/platforms are secured to the forks before operation.

Issued

2018-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $10000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(a)(6): Scaffolds were not designed by a qualified person.      A) Blackrock Masonry, LLC on or about August 09, 2018, at the address of 37500 Chester Road, Avon, OH: The employer did not ensure the scaffolding platform used to elevate employees via forklift, was designed and/or evaluated by a qualified person. The platform width exceeded 10 inches beyond the wheel base of the lift, increasing the probability of the forklift overturning. Employees performing masonry activities from the platform in this condition were exposed to falls of approximately 25 feet.

Issued

2018-11-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9054.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(v): Fork-lifts were used to support scaffold platforms while the entire platform was not attached to the fork and the fork-lift was moved horizontally while the platform was occupied.      A) Blackrock Masonry, LLC on or about August 9, 2018 conducting work at 35000 Chester Road, Avon, OH: The employer did not ensure a fabricated scaffold platform was securely attached to the forks of the JLG 1055 forklift. Employees preforming masonry work from the platform in this condition were exposed to falls of 25 feet.