OSHA Inspection: TROY GADDIS CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Oct 8, 2019

Abate by

Nov 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): (Accident prevention responsibilities.) Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.    On April 17, 2019, located at a commercial jobsite, there were no frequent and regular inspections being performed by a competent person in that employees: had installed two slideguards on the roof structure (with torn shingles observed) while two reusable anchors (with ready for use lifelines attached) had been installed with only 1 screw on each side; were moving a 32-foot material hoist in the upright position while in close proximity to an energized overhead power line; and were using a highly conductive aluminum metal hoist within 6 feet 6 inches of an energized overhead power line.

Issued

Oct 8, 2019

Abate by

Nov 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): (Employer responsibility.) The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.    On April 17, 2019, located at a commercial jobsite, employees were moving an upright 32-foot material hoist, with aluminum siderails, within 6 feet 6 inches of an overhead distribution line operating at 12,470 volts (phase to phase) and 7,200 volts (phase to neutral). The employees had not been instructed on the applicable procedures and/or regulations to minimize those hazards associated with performing work near power lines.

Issued

Oct 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): (Protection of employees -) No employer shall permit an employee to work in such proximity to any part of an electric power circuit that the employee could contact the electric power circuit in the course of work, unless the employee is protected against electric shock by deenergizing the circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means.    On April 17, 2019, located at a commercial jobsite, employees at ground level were exposed to electric shock hazards while moving a 32-foot material hoist, with aluminum siderails, in the upright position. The peak of the hoist was within 6 feet 6 inches of an overhead distribution line operating at 12,470 volts (phase to phase) and 7,200 volts (phase to neutral).

Issued

Oct 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3): (Protection of employees -) Before work is begun the employer shall ascertain by inquiry or direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, is so located that the performance of the work may bring any person, tool, or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit. The employer shall post and maintain proper warning signs where such a circuit exists. The employer shall advise employees of the location of such lines, the hazards involved, and the protective measures to be taken.    On or about April 17, 2019, located at a commercial jobsite, the employer did not ascertain whether overhead distribution lines were so located that performance of work may bring employees in contact with the electric power circuit; did not post and maintain warning signs identifying the presence of the overhead distribution line; and did not advise employees of the hazards involved and protective measures to be taken where overhead distribution lines existed. The distribution lines were operating at 12,470 volts (phase to phase) and 7,200 volts (phase to neutral).

Issued

Oct 8, 2019

Abate by

Nov 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): ("Training Program.") 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 an effective training program for employees working from a steep pitch roof structure and exposed to fall heights greater than 25 feet above the ground below.

Issued

Oct 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(12): (Use. The following requirements apply to the use of all ladders, including job-made ladders, except as otherwise indicated:) Ladders shall have nonconductive siderails if they are used where the employee or the ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment, except as provided in 1926.951(c)(1) of this part.    On April 17, 2019, located at a commercial jobsite, employees were exposed to electric shock hazards while carrying a 32-foot material hoist, with aluminum siderails, in the upright position within 6 feet 6 inches of an overhead distribution line operating at 12,470 volts (phase to phase) and 7,200 volts (phase to neutral).