OSHA Inspection: BUCKEYE OF OHIO CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Aug 13, 2019

Abate by

Sep 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $2,842

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 July 2, 2019, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to a personal protective equipment program, thereby exposing employees to struck-by hazards.  b. On or before July 2, 2019, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to a fall protection program, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2019

Abate by

Sep 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $2,842

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 July 2, 2019, the employer failed to train employees on the worksite hazards or the regulations required to control or eliminate the hazards, thereby exposing employees to struck-by, fall, or other hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2019

Abate by

Aug 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $2,842

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 July 2, 2019, where employees used pneumatic nail guns in the process of framing a two story multiple-family house, the employees' eyes were not protected, thereby being exposed to struck-by hazards.  b. On or before July 2, 2019, where employees used circular saws in the process of framing a two story multiple-family house, the employees' eyes were not protected, thereby being exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2019

Abate by

Aug 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,978

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 July 2, 2019, where employees were framing a two story multi-family house, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby being exposed to fall hazards of 17 feet.