OSHA Inspection: MCKINLEY INDUSTRIES LLC

Issued

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $2285.00 Reduced

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.    On or about January 16, 2019, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while demolishing an exterior elevator shaft located at 8630 Evins Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44104.  An employee was using a 400 excavator to demolish the shaft and the employer did not ensure that all employees were trained on the proper clearance distance in case of collapse.

Issued

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13260.00 · Current $5715.00 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.    On or about January 16, 2019, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while demolishing an exterior elevator shaft located at 8630 Evins Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44104.  An employee was using a 400 excavator to demolish the shaft and the employer did not ensure that an engineering survey was done to address the possibility of unplanned collapse.

Issued

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.859(g): During demolition, continuing inspections by a competent person were not made as the work progressed to detect hazards resulting from weakened or deteriorated floors, or walls, or loosened material. Employees were also permitted to work where such hazards existed without being corrected by shoring, bracing, or other effective means.    On or about January 16, 2019, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while demolishing an exterior elevator shaft located at 8630 Evins Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44104.  An employee was using a 400 excavator to demolish the shaft and the employer did not ensure that continuing inspections were done by a competent person.