OSHA Inspection: HIGH LINE SERVICES, LLC

Issued

May 7, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employers safety and health training program did not provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers:    a) Rt 2, Friendly, WV- On or about 11/11/2019, the employer did not ensure work zones were inspected by a competent person to verify they were set up in accordance with the MUTCD 2009 Edition, Section 6C.05 with the appropriate length of tapers forming a transition area in the southbound lane of WV Route 2 when redirection of motorists' normal path was required, exposing the employees to work zone struck-by hazards.

Issued

May 7, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a) Rt 2, Friendly, WV: On or about 11/11/2019, the employer did not ensure each employee was trained to set up traffic patterns in accordance with  Part VI of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ("MUTCD"), 2009 Edition December 2009(including Revision 1 dated May  2012 and Revision 2 dated May 2012), exposing the employees to work zone struck-by hazards.    Recommended Abatement Action:  Follow MUTCD 2009 Edition, Section 6C.01 Temporary Traffic Control Plans which states: Traffic control planning should be completed for all highway construction, utility work, maintenance operations, and incident management including minor maintenance and utility projects prior to occupying the TTC zone. Planning for all road users should be included in the process.

Issued

May 7, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

1926.200(g)(1): At points of hazard, construction areas were not protected by traffic control devices.  a) Rt 2, Friendly, WV - On or about 11/11/2019, the employer did not protect the work with devices.  Recommended Abatement Action: Follow MUTCD 2009 Edition, Section 6E.08 Flagger Stations, which states:  A short taper having a minimum length of 50 feet and a maximum length of 100 feet with channelizing devices of approximately 20-foot spacing should be used to guide traffic. Flagger stations shall be located such that approaching road users will have sufficient distance to stop at an intended stopping point. (Use guidance in Table 6E-1. Stopping Sight Distance as a Function of Speed: For posted speed of road, e.g. 50 mph 425 feet) Except in emergency situations, flagger stations shall be preceded by an advance warning sign or signs.  Follow MUTCD 2009 Edition, Section 6G.03 Location of Work, which states: When the work space is within the traveled way, except for short-duration and mobile operations, advance warning shall provide a general message that work is taking place and shall supply information about highway conditions. TTC devices shall indicate how vehicular traffic can move through the TTC zone.

Issued

May 7, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.200(g)(2)/MUTCD 2009 Edition: Traffic control devices used for protection of construction workers did not conform to Part VI of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ("MUTCD"), 2009 Edition December 2009(including Revision 1 dated May  2012 and Revision 2 dated May 2012):    a) Rt 2, Friendly, WV - On or about 11/11/2019, the employer did not provide channelizing devices to delineate the activity area in the southbound lane of WV Route 2 from the traffic area when redirection of motorists' normal path was required, exposing the employees to work zone struck-by hazards.      Recommended Abatement Action:  Follow MUTCD 2009 Edition, Section 6C.06 Activity Area, which states:   Work spaces are usually delineated for road users by channelizing devices or, to exclude vehicles and pedestrians, by temporary barriers.

Issued

May 7, 2020

Abate by

May 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1926.201(a): Signaling by flaggers and the use of flaggers, including warning garments worn by flaggers, did not conform to Part 6 of the MUTCD (incorporated by reference, see �1926.6).:     a) Rt 2, Friendly, WV - On or about 11/11/2019, the employer did not ensure flagging procedures followed guidance in the MUTCD, exposing the employees to work zone struck-by hazards.    Recommended Abatement Action:    Follow MUTCD 2009 Edition, Section 6E.07 Flagger Procedures, which states:  The flagger should stand either on the shoulder adjacent to the road user being controlled or in the closed lane prior to stopping road users. A flagger should only stand in the lane being used by moving road users after road users have stopped. The flagger should be clearly visible to the first approaching road user at all times. The flagger also should be visible to other road users. The flagger should be stationed sufficiently in advance of the workers to warn them (for example, with audible warning devices such as horns or whistles) of approaching danger by out-of-control vehicles. The flagger should stand alone, away from other workers, work vehicles, or equipment.  When a single flagger is used, the flagger should be stationed on the shoulder opposite the spot lane closure or work space, or in a position where good visibility and traffic control can be maintained at all times.    Follow MUTCD 2009 Edition, Section 6E.08 Flagger Stations, which states:  Flagger stations should be located such that an errant vehicle has additional space to stop without entering the work space. The flagger should identify an escape route that can be used to avoid being struck by an errant vehicle.