OSHA Inspection: PASATO CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,376 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): 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.  a. On or before June 25, 2019, the employer failed to train employees on the hazards of the worksite or the regulations required to control of eliminate the hazards, thereby exposing employees to struck-by, electrical contact, fall, or other hazards.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,126 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a. On or before June 25, 2019, where employees used pneumatic nail guns to secure roof sheathing, the employees' eyes were not protected, thereby being exposed to struck-by hazards.  b. On or before June 25, 2019, where employees used electrically operated circular saws to cut roof sheathing, the employees' eyes were not protected, thereby being exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent and continuous.   a. On or before June 25, 2019, where employees used an extension cord to provide electrical power for a circular saw, the ground prong was missing from the male end of the cord, thereby exposing employees to a 125 volt electrical contact hazard.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Strain relief. Flexible cords shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a. On or before June 25, 2019, where employees used an air compressor to provide air for pneumatic nail guns, the strain relief clamp was not used exposing the interior conductors, thereby exposing employees to a 125 volt electrical contact hazard.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,752 · Current $3,501 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.   a. On or before June 25, 2019, the employed failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to a personnel protective equipment program, thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards.  b. On or before June 25, 2019, the employed failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to an electrical safety program, thereby exposing employees to a 125 volt electrical contact hazard.  c. On or before June 25, 2019, the employed failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to a fall protection program, thereby exposing employees to an 11 foot fall hazard.  Pasato Construction LLC was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1385149, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 9, 2019 with respect to a workplace located at 176 N. Southampton Avenue Columbus, OH 43204

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $21,879 · Current $8,752 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  a. On or before June 25, 2019, where employees were sheathing the porch roof of a new construction house, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to an 11 foot fall hazard.  b. On or before June 25, 2019, where employees were sheathing the garage roof of a new construction house, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to an 11 foot fall hazard.  Pasato Construction LLC was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1385149, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on April 9, 2019 with respect to a workplace located at 176 N. Southampton Avenue Columbus, OH 43204  Pasato Construction LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1261777, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 18, 2017 with respect to a workplace located at 1810 Gingerfield Way, Sunbury, OH 43074.