OSHA Inspection: GRANITE ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

May 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $9,282

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 December 27, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to ensure a competent person made frequent and/or regular inspections of the worksite to ensure all workers were in compliance with the company safety and health policies and OSHA standards for proper use of a personal fall arrest system.  Workers were exposed to fall hazards when not utilizing a secure point of attachment for their lifeline directly above their work location and the personal fall arrest system was not adjusted to prevent a worker from hitting the ground in the case of a fall.   (b)  Job Site: On or about December 27, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to ensure a competent person made frequent and/or regular inspections of the worksite to ensure all workers were in compliance with the company safety and health policies and OSHA standards for installation and use of personal fall arrest systems.  Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) per employee attached, when two employees shared the same anchorage point.  Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

May 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached.  (a)  Job Site:  On or about December 27, 2018 and at times prior thereto, two employees utilized a rooftop single anchor point designed only for one user rated at 5000 pounds (22.2kN).  Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

May 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, were not rigged such that an employee could not free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) nor contact any lower level:  (a)  Job Site:  On or about December 27, 2018, and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure employees understood how to calculate the total fall clearance to ensure they would not contact a lower level during a fall.   Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

May 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section (fall protection training) by preparing a written certification record which contained the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:  (a)    On or about December 27, 2018,and at times prior thereto, the employer did not prepare a written certification verifying that employees had been trained in hazards related to falls from elevation.   Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

May 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $6,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(a): The availability of medical personnel was not insured for advice and consultation on matters of occupational health:  (a)  On or about December 27, 2018, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not insure that a seriously injured employee received medical attention after falling from a roof and losing consciousness.  Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

May 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $46,410 · Current $32,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):  (a)  On or about December 27, 2018 and at times prior thereto, employees were not protected from falls while removing snow and ice from a frozen and/or a slippery roof with a ground to eave height of approximately 10 feet on a 10 in 12 pitch roof.  Employees did not anchor directly above their work location an did not adjust and use the lifeline to ensure they would not strike or swing to the ground.   (b)  On or about December 27, 2018 and at times prior thereto, employees performing roofing activities were exposed to fall hazards when two employees shared one anchorage point designed to support only one employee.    Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation ARE required for this item.  Granite Enterprises, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1254363, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on November 29, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 115 E. Anton Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815.  Granite Enterprises, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1041274, citation number 1, item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on December 26, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 2000 W. John Loop, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814.

Issued

May 22, 2019

Abate by

Jun 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(iii): The employer did not assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person in the use and operation of guardrail systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used.  (a)  On or about December 27, 2018, and at times prior thereto, employees did not receive effective training in the selection and/or use of personal fall arrest systems.  Employees were not trained effectively in the safe use of the system to include: proper anchoring and tie-off techniques; calculation of free fall-distance, including determination of deceleration distance, and total fall distance to prevent striking a lower level; methods of use; and inspection and storage of the system.      Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation are required for this item.

Issued

May 22, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $6,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours:  (a) On the morning of December 27, 2018, an employee fell off a residential roof structure and was hospitalized.  Note:  Abatement certification is NOT required this item.