OSHA Inspection: ACE IRON & METALS, INC.

Issued

Jan 24, 2019

Abate by

Feb 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,592 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.     a. On or about November 10, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not maintain an accident prevention program to comply with the regulations of this part which included, but were not limited to employee protection when exposed to hazards related to demolition activities.

Issued

Jan 24, 2019

Abate by

Feb 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 November 10, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was not trained in the recognition of jobsite hazards, which included but not limited to, fall hazards, aerial lifts operations, and fire hazards.

Issued

Jan 24, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s).    a.  On or about November 10, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, an inspection was not conducted by a competent person  capable of correcting hazards such as falls or fire, which could result in employee injuries.

Issued

Jan 24, 2019

Abate by

Feb 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.24: The employer did not develop and/or maintain an effective fire protection and   prevention program at the job site throughout all phases of the construction, repair, alteration or   demolition work and/or did not ensure the availability of the fire protection and suppression equipment   required by Subpart F of this part:     a. On or about November 10, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not develop or maintain a fire protection and prevention program for employees engaged in demolition activities.

Issued

Jan 24, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,713 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.352(e): Additional fire prevention precautions were not provided when welding, cutting, or heating operations were such that normal fire prevention precautions were not sufficient:    a. On or before November 10, 2018, at the addressed jobsite, an employee performing demolition activities using a cutting torch on a vessel was not provided with a fire watch, thereby exposing the employee to burns.

Issued

Jan 24, 2019

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,713 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:Note:  As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system.  The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under 1926.502(e).    a.  On or about November 10, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee performing demolition operations from a JLG aerial lift, approximately thirty (30) feet above the ground, was not wearing full body harnesses, thereby exposing the employee to falls.

Issued

Jan 24, 2019

Abate by

Feb 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,590 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.850(a): An engineering survey was not performed by a competent person to determine the conditions of the framing floors and walls and the possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations.    a. On or about November 10, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, an engineering survey was not performed by a competent person prior to the start of demolition activities.