OSHA Inspection: RICH HARDIN CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Feb 1, 2019

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,473 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.753(c)(5): Safety latches on hooks were deactivated or made inoperable:    a)  On or about 1/18/19, At the job site:  A National 900 Series hydraulic truck crane was being utilized with a load block hook which was not equipped with a hook latch.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 1, 2019

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.753(d)(2)(ii): Hooks with self closing safety latches were not used to prevent components from slipping out of the hook:  a)  On or about 1/18/19, At the job site:  Sorting hooks were being used for overhead lifting.  No hook latches were provided.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 1, 2019

Abate by

Jun 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,473 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.753(d)(2)(iii): Loads were not rigged by a qualified rigger:    a)  On or about 1/18/19, At the job site:  Steel billboard parts were rigged, moved, and placed with the use of a National 900 Series hydraulic truck crane.  The rigging was not performed by a qualified rigger.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 1, 2019

Abate by

Jun 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.761(c)(1)(ii): Each employee performing multiple lift rigging was not provided training in the proper procedures and equipment to perform multiple lifts:    a)  On or about 1/18/19, At the job site:  Steel billboard parts were rigged, moved, and placed with the use of a National 900 Series hydraulic truck crane, including a multiple lift consisting of three horizontal members.  The rigger was not trained in proper procedures and equipment to perform a multiple lift.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,581 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems:    a)  On or about 1/18/19, At the job site:  An employee erecting a billboard was not utilizing a complete fall protection system.  Employees exposed to falls of up to 38 feet.

Issued

Feb 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.761(b): The employer did not train each employee exposed to a fall hazard in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.761:    a)  On or about 1/18/19, At the job site:  An employee erecting a billboard was not provided with training regarding the recognition and avoidance of fall hazards along with the limitations of fall arrest systems and appropriate use of fall protection devices as is required by 29CFR 1926.761.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 1, 2019

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,473 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(c)(1): 29 CFR 1926.1412(c)(1): Upon completion of assembly, the equipment was not inspected by a qualified person to assure that it is configured in accordance with manufacturer equipment criteria:    a)  On or about 1/18/19, At the job site:  A National 900 Series hydraulic truck crane was being operated without any inspection performed post set up.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 1, 2019

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(d)(1): A competent person must begin a visual inspection prior to each shift the equipment will be used, which must be completed before or during that shift:  a)  On or about 1/18/19, At the job site:  A National 900 Series hydraulic truck crane was being operated without any daily inspection being performed.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 1, 2019

Abate by

Feb 28, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(c)(1): 29 CFR 1926.1412(c)(1): Upon completion of assembly, the equipment was not inspected by a qualified person to assure that it is configured in accordance with manufacturer equipment criteria:  a)  On or about 1/18/19, At the job site:  A National 900 Series hydraulic truck crane was being operated without any monthly inspection performed.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Feb 1, 2019

Abate by

Jun 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(1): 29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(1): The equipment was not inspected at least every 12 months by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section:    a)  On or about 1/18/19, At the job site:  A National 900 Series hydraulic truck crane was being operated without any annual inspection performed.    Abatement certification is required for this item.