OSHA Inspection: DION CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,470 · Current $1,909 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form or scrap lumber with protruding nails was not kept clear from work areas:  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 008820, the CSHO observed scrap with protruding nails in the work area exposing employees to being punctured by nails.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.96: The employer did not ensure employees wore proper footwear which meets the requirements and specifications in American National Standard for Men's Safety-Toe Footwear, Z41.1-1967.  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 008820, the CSHO observed an employee wearing tennis shoes that do not meet the specifications of ANSI Z41.1-1967.  b) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 008820, the CSHO observed an employee wearing tennis shoes that do not meet the specifications of ANSI Z41.1-1967.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed an employee not wearing a hard hat while being exposed to a hazard from falling objects.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(a): Hand tool(s), power tool(s) or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition:  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 008820, the CSHO observed a Makita Circular Saw (Model/Serial not legible) with a tied string being used to prevent the electrical cord from coming off, exposing employees to electrical shock.  b) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 008820, the CSHO observed a Makita Circular Saw (CAT: 6405-6/SER: 552C806030284) with electrical tape covering conductors, exposing employees to electrical shock.     NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 008820, the CSHO observed a missing cover on a multi plug extension cord exposing employees to electrical shock.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed a frayed extension cord was being used exposing employees to electrical shock.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(a)(1): Each scaffold and/or scaffold component was not capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least 4 times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to it:  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed a scaffold system not capable of supporting 4 times the maximum intended load, exposing employees to a fall from a scaffold collapse.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(a)(6): Scaffolds were not designed by a qualified person:  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed an erected scaffold system that was not designed by a qualified person, exposing employees to serious injury from a scaffold failure.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii)  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed levels of the scaffold system not fully planked, exposing employees to a fall from a scaffold.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(4): Each end of a platform, not cleated or otherwise restrained by hooks or equivalent means, did not extend over the centerline of its support at least 6 inches (15 cm)  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed a levels of the scaffold system that did not extend over the centerline of the support at least 6 inches.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold(s) trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize those hazards associated with the type of scaffold(s) being used.  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 00820, the employer did not train employees assigned to work on a scaffold to recognize hazards by a qualified person.    NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed a ladder used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet, exposing employees to a fall.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 5, 2020

Abate by

Mar 17, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:  a) On or about 11/7/2019, Clifton Hill, St Croix, VI 008820, the CSHO observed an "A" Frame ladder being used as access to an upper landing surface, exposing employees to a fall.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).