OSHA Inspection: TOTAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT INC.

Issued

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1109.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.    The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs to ensure compliance with construction industry standards such as fall hazards, ladder safety, and personal protective equipment when employees were exposed to hazards while engaged in framing construction.

Issued

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  The employer did not provide a training program for employees exposed to fall hazards while engaged in framing construction.  Employees shall be trained to recognize fall hazards and the procedures to be followed to minimize the hazards including personal fall arrest systems, and guardrail systems.

Issued

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.  The employer did not provide a training program for employees using self supporting and extension ladders during framing construction.  Employees shall be trained to recognize hazards associated with ladder and stairways along with the procedures to be followed to minimize them.

Issued

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1109.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.    On or about January 11, 2019, employees installing floor sheathing on the second story of an apartment complex located at 200 Waldo Blvd. Manitowoc, WI were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 10 feet without utilizing any form of fall protection.    Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.

Issued

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1109.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.    On or about January 11, 2019, employees utilized an aluminum multi-position ladder in the extension ladder position to access the second story of an apartment complex located at 200 Waldo Blvd. Manitowoc, WI.  The ladder was not extended above the landing surface as employees climbed the ladder and then walked in floor trusses to access the work surface.