OSHA Inspection: KIWI LL CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Jul 23, 2019

Abate by

Aug 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms when they were not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:    On or about March 15, 2019, employees were observed using a wooden pallet (platform) supported by a JLG all-terrain forklift to gain access and egress from an elevated level; the platform was not designed or approved by the manufacturer. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard greater than 10-ft. to the ground below.

Issued

Jul 23, 2019

Abate by

Aug 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest system:     On or about March 15, 2019, employees engaged in roofing operations were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 6-feet without using any form of fall protection.

Issued

Jul 23, 2019

Abate by

Aug 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,934 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(c)(3): When inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill, the employer shall retrain the affected employee:    On or about March 15, 2019, employees engaged in roofing operations were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 6-feet due to inadequacies in their fall protection training.