OSHA Inspection: JOHN A. BELCHER

Issued

2018-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    (a)  St. Marys Family Care Center, Barboursville, WV:  On September 7, 2018, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 8 feet 5 inches (eave to ground height) to the ground below while installing shingles on a roof with a slope of 6:12.

Issued

2018-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:    (a)  St. Marys Family Care Center, Barboursville, WV:  On September 7, 2018, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 8 feet 5 inches (eave to ground height) to the ground below while installing shingles on a roof with a slope of 6:12.  The employer has not provided employees with training on recognizing fall hazards and the procedures required to be protected from the fall hazard.

Issued

2018-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1663.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    (a)  St. Marys Family Care Center, Barboursville, WV:  On September 7, 2018 employees used two sections of a 20 foot aluminum Werner extension ladder to access the roof  of the building.  The ladder was not extended at least 3 feet above the landing to allow employee access.

Issued

2018-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  John A. Belcher dba JAB & Son Construction:  On September 7, 2018 and times prior, 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 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, 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 on going 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.