ST THOMAS, VI —
OSHA Inspection: J. BENTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of J. BENTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC in 7511 FRENCHMAN BAY BLUEBEARD BEACH CLUB RENOVATION PROJECT, ST THOMAS, VI 00802 (NAICS 236220). OSHA activity number 344608880.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- J. BENTON CONSTRUCTION, LLC
- Site address
- 7511 FRENCHMAN BAY BLUEBEARD BEACH CLUB RENOVATION PROJECT
- City
- ST THOMAS
- State
- VI
- ZIP
- 00802
- Mailing
- 3000 ORANGE GROOVE, CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 236220
- Employees
- 141
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.451 B01
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Platform(s) on all working levels of scaffolds, were not fully planked. a) On or about 1/28/2020, Restaurant (New), the CSHO observed an erected scaffold system being used that was not fully planked, exposing employees to a fall. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $12145
- — Z (S) $12145
1926.451 B06
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(6): On scaffolds where scaffold planks were abutted to create a long platform, each abutted end did not rest on a separate support surface: a) On or about 1/28/2020, Restaurant (New), the CSHO observed an erected scaffold system being used that did not have the required support in the end of each platform, exposing employees to a fall from an unsupported plank. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.451 C02
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, or uprights did not bear on base plates, mud sills or other adequate firm foundation: a), b), c) On or about 1/28/2020, Restaurant (New), the CSHO observed an erected scaffold system being used that did not have level and a firm foundation under the mud sills, exposing employees to a fall from collapse scaffold. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.451 C02 I
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(i): Footings were not level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement: a) On or about 1/28/2020, Restaurant (New), the CSHO observed an erected scaffold system being used with a base plate submerged in water allowing the supporting load to settle, exposing employees to a fall from a collapsible scaffold. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.96
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $7,374 · Current $2,000 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 1/28/2020, Guest Building (New), the CSHO observed an employee wearing tennis shoes that do not meet the specifications of ANSI Z41.1-1967. Note: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $2000
- — C (S) $7374
- — Z (S) $7374
1926.416 A01
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $2,000 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 1/28/2020, Guest Check In/Sales Building (New), the CSHO observed an electrician working on Panel OBL without de-energizing the panel, exposing employees to electrical shock. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $2000
- — C (S) $12145
- — Z (S) $12145
1926.416 E01
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $2,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used: a) On or about 1/28/2020, Barbeque Area, the CSHO observed a frayed extension cord being used, exposing employees to electrical shock. Note: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $2000
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 344608880.
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