OSHA Inspection: BOWNE TECH CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

Jun 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity:    location: entire site  on or about: 12/5/18-12/11/18    a) Employees, engaged in steel erection, were using a JLG scissor lift to access upper work areas. The lift was not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift.       NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section:    location: entire site  on or about: 12/5/18- 12/11/18    a) Employees, engaged in steel erection activities, were working from a JLG scissor lift without an adequate guardrail system in place. The midrail at the access area was missing. The employees were exposed to a fall of up to 15 feet.      NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,835 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:    location: throughout site  on or about: 12/5/18-12/11/18    a) Employees, engaged in steel erection activities, were using a Genie Z4525 boom lift. The employees, who were not attached to the boom or basket, were exposed to a fall of up to 15 feet.    NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 4, 2019

Abate by

Jul 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,835 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.    location: entire site  on or about: 12/5/18-2/11/18    a) Employees, engaged in steel erection activities, were working from a JLG  scissor lift and a Genie Z4525 boom lift. The employees were not provided with scissor lift or aerial lift safety training:      NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,439 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1): The employer did not report within 8-hours the death of an employee resulting from a work-related incident:     location: parking lot area  on or about: 12/23/18    a) The employer did not report the death of a worker, who was caught between the toprail of a JLG scissor lift and the ceiling.       NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection casefile, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.