OSHA Inspection: GREATNESS STEEL INC.

Issued

Aug 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,455 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1):  Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:      a)  On February 21, 2019, employees were using an unguarded Milwaukee grinder and an unguarded Dewalt grinder while performing steel erection work.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,573 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(v): Fork-lifts were used to support scaffold platforms while the entire platform was not attached to the fork and the fork-lift was moved horizontally while the platform was occupied:    a)  On February 21, 2019, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 15 feet to the ground while performing steel erection work from an elevated wood platform supported by the forks of a JLG Skytrak 10054 all terrain forklift.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Aug 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,573 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 February 21, 2019, employees engaged in steel erection activity were not protected from fall hazards of approximately 17 feet to the ground.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Aug 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E):  Lamps used in temporary wiring for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage:  a)  On February 21, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the lamps used in temporary wiring to illuminate the work area were protected from accidental contact or breakage.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).