OSHA Inspection: NICHOLS/NEAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Jan 3, 2020

Abate by

Feb 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program.  a) At the site on, on or about December 11, 2019, the employer did not provide or maintain a safety program for employees performing various commercial construction related duties, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with stuck-by, crushing, and falls from heights.

Issued

Jan 3, 2020

Abate by

Feb 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,137 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets.  a) At the site, on or about December 11, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees who performed tasks under work activities such as, but not limited to, masonry work, were protected from falling objects, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 3, 2020

Abate by

Feb 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,421 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.  a) At the site, on or about December 11, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees who worked with concrete and nail guns wore the required eye protection, thus exposing the employees to hazards associated with eye injuries.

Issued

Jan 3, 2020

Abate by

Feb 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  a) At the site, on or about December 11, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees who were working at a height of at least 26 feet from the ground level were protected from falls through the use of a personal fall arrest system, thus exposing employees to fall related hazards.