OSHA Inspection: MAST CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Dec 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,751 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15): "Walking/working surfaces not otherwise addressed." Except as provided in 1926.500(a)(2) or in 1926.501 (b)(1) through (b)(14), each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.    On Aug. 7, 2019, located at a commercial structure, an employee was performing elevated framing work while standing in the bucket of a New Holland C227 skid steer and not utilizing a fall protection system. Potential fall heights were determined to be 9'4" above ground level.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Dec 5, 2019

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): (Use. The following requirements apply to the use of all ladders, including job-made ladders, except as otherwise indicated:) The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step.    On Aug. 7, 2019, located at a commercial jobsite, an employee was observed performing framing work while standing on the top cap of a 6 foot stepladder.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Dec 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,752 · Current $3,501 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 Aug. 7, 2019, located at a commercial jobsite, there were no frequent and regular inspections being performed by a competent person in that employees were: performing work while standing on the top cap of an 6 foot stepladder; using pneumatic nail guns without eye protection; using the bucket of a skid steer to raise employees performing framing work at elevation; using a portable extension ladder that did not support at least four times the maximum intended load in that the portable ladder was being supported by the top rung leaning against a wooden post with ladder side rails suspended in the air; using a portable extension ladder that had a defective rope and pulley system due to a missing rope; and using a portable extension ladder with the slip-resistant feet facing upward and not placed firmly on the ground.    Mast Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1217565, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/30/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 4400 Port Union Road, West Chester, OH 45069.

Issued

Nov 7, 2019

Abate by

Dec 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,752 · Current $3,501 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.    (a) The employer did not provide a training program for employees performing framing work on Aug. 7, 2019, from portable ladders and exposed to potential fall heights of 9 feet (extension ladder) and 6 feet (stepladder) above ground level.    (b) The employer did not provide a training program for employees performing elevated work on or about Aug. 7, 2019, and exposed to fall hazards while framing a 36 feet x 40 feet x 16 foot pole barn post frame.    Mast Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1217565, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/30/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 4400 Port Union Road, West Chester, OH 45069.