OSHA Inspection: SCHWINLER'S SEAMLESS SIDING, INC.

Issued

2020-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety program was not developed and/or maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard:      (a)Schwinler's Seamless Siding, Inc. at 330 West Prospect Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501: On or about and at times prior to December 13, 2019, the employer had not developed a safety and health program when employees were exposed to such hazards as falls from elevation and being struck by tools and materials. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards while working off scaffolding.     Abatement Note: A complete safety and health program includes the following elements:   (1)          Management Commitment and Leadership     (a)          Policy Statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.     (b)          Program reviewed annually.     (c)           Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.     (d)          Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.     (2)          Assignment of responsibility     (a)          Safety designee on site, knowledgeable and accountable.     (b)          Supervisor's (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.     (c)           Employee adherence to safety rules.     (3)          Identification and Control of Hazards     (a)          Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.     (b)          Preventative controls in place (PPE, maintenance, engineering controls).     (c)           Action taken to address hazards.     (d)          Safety committee, where appropriate.     (e)          Technical reference materials available.     (4)          Training and Education     (a)          Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.     (b)          Specialized training taken when needed.     (c)           Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.     (5)          Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis     (a)          Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries and posted.     (b)          Supervisors perform accident investigations, determine causes, propose, corrective action.     (6)          First Aid and Medical Assistance     (a)          First aid supplies and medical services available.     (b)          Employees informed of medical results.     (c)          Emergency procedures and training, where necessary

Issued

2020-03-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of job-sites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person (i.e., a person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them):   (a)Schwinler's Seamless Siding, Inc. at 330 West Prospect Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501: On or about and at times prior to December 13, 2019, the employer did not ensure a safety program was developed and implemented for the work environment to include regular inspections of the job-site, materials, and equipment; conducted by a competent person. Employees were installing siding on a multi-family residence without the use of a fall protection system. The condition exposed employees to fall hazards of heights measured at 10 feet 8 inches.     Abatement Note: OSHA defines a "competent" person as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.