OSHA Inspection: MARIA V CONTRACTING, INC.

Issued

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing for likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall crushing and struck-by hazards:      a)  On or about August 10, 2018, an employee was permitted to ride the bucket of a Komatsu PC 228 USLC-3 excavator to perform demolition work.          Among others, feasible and acceptable methods of abatement would include, not allowing employees to enter the bucket of an excavator or other similar equipment as described in the Construction Industry Manufacturers Association for Hydraulic Excavators.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer safety and health program did not provide for frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employer:    a) On or about August 10, 2018, the employer did not ensure that it provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment by a competent person.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):  Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:        a) On or about August 10, 2018, employees were not wearing protective helmets where there was a possible danger of head injury.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:         a)  On or about, August 10, 2018, employees were not protected against shock from an energized overhead power lines during demolition work.  The overhead power lines consisted of secondary lines having a voltage rating of 120/240 V.       No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2019-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): Before work began, the employer did not ascertain by inquiry, direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, was so located that the performance of the work could bring any person, tool, or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit.  The employer did not post and maintain proper warming signs where such a circuit exists.  The employer did not advise employees of the locations of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken:  a)  On or about August 10, 2018, the employer did not determine whether electric power circuits (overhead power lines) could be contacted by his employees during performance of their work at the site.   b)  On or about August 10, 2018, the employer did not post and maintain warning signs where energized electric power circuits (overhead power lines) existed.  c)  On or about August 10, 2018, the employer did not advise his employees of the locations of such lines and the hazards involved.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.