OSHA Inspection: C & C CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $4,398 Reduced

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 jobsites, 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)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242:  On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure an accident prevention program was developed and implemented for the work environment to include regular inspections of the jobsite, materials, and equipment; conducted by a competent person. Employees were exposed to fall hazards, scaffolding hazards, electrical hazards associated with welding equipment, struck-by, forklift, and crane hazards. This condition exposed employees to construction-related hazards throughout this site.     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.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 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)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242:  On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees were properly instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions. Employees were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions regarding a material handling hoist. The hoist was used to lift personnel into position to perform welding activities on the existing tower section. This condition exposed employees to the hazards related to the construction-related activities throughout the site.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $988 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees were trained in operation of powered industrial trucks. Employees operating the Lull, Model 844C Rough Terrain Forklift were not provided training prior to its use. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of improper forklift operation.    Abatement Note:  Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $3,084

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.307(f)(3):  Gears, sprockets and/or chains that were less than 7 feet (2.128 m) from the floor or platform were not guarded:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from caught-in-between hazards associated with the sprocket and chain drive system on the Sasgen Derrick Co. winch and Predator 670 cc V-Twin horizontal engine material hoist system. This condition exposed employees to caught-in-between hazards associated with the exposed sprocket and chain drive system.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.351(b)(4): Welding cables in use were in need of repair:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242:  On or about and at time prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that damaged welding cables were removed from service.  This condition exposed employees to burns and shock hazards associated with using damaged welding cables to perform welding activities.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $5,398

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure fall protection was utilized when employees were performing welding activities and grain bin dismantling activities while standing on a pallet resting on the forks of a Lull, Model 844C - 42 Rough Terrain Forklift. The wooden pallet was used to lift personnel to the upper levels of the grain facility.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards up to forty feet.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees working off an elevated work platform supported by a Lull, Model 844C-42 Rough Terrain Forklift, were trained to recognize the hazards associated with working from heights on the platform. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards up to forty feet.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms although they had not been specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel, SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from serious injury while using a wooden pallet as an elevated work platform which was not designed, constructed, or used in accordance with the requirements of the forklift manufacturer. The employer utilized a wooden pallet resting on the forks to lift employees to conduct welding operations and dismantle an existing grain facility. The platform was not specifically approved by the forklift manufacturer nor did it meet ASME/ITSDF B56.6-2011 requirements. The platform did not have a data plate identifying maximum working load including personnel and equipment. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards and crushing hazards related to the platform separating from the mast.   Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to ensure that all platforms used for elevating personnel with a rough terrain forklift truck comply with the design requirements specified in ASME/ITSDF B56.6-2011, American Society of Mechanical Engineers/Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation, "Safety Standards for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks",  Section 8.24.1, Platforms for Elevating Personnel, in the following areas: (1)Paragraph (b) which states, "floor dimensions which shall not exceed two times the load center distance listed on the rough terrain forklift truck nameplate, measured parallel to the longitudinal center plane of the truck, nor have a length greater than the overall width of the truck measured across the load bearing tires plus 10 in. (250 mm) on either side. (2)Paragraph (f) which states, "information prominently indicated on the platform: (1) maximum work load including personnel and equipment; (2) weight of empty platform." The ASME B56.6-1992 Section 6.2.7 standard can be obtained by contacting the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 4th Street, New York, NY  10017.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $5,398

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15): "Walking/working surfaces not otherwise addressed." Except as provided in 1926.500(a)(2) or in 1926.501 (b)(1) through (b)(14), each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that fall protection was utilized when employees were performing welding activities within a 55-gallon drum connected to a material hoist system used to lift personnel to the upper levels of a new structural steel tower section. This condition exposed employees to a 40-foot fall hazard.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $5,398

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1): The employer did not comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators; or where manufacturer's specifications are not available, the limitations assigned to the equipment were not based on the determinations of a professional engineer competent in the field:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the material hoist system consisting of a Sasgen Derrick Co. winch and Predator 670 cc V-Twin Horizontal Engine were used according to the manufacturer's specifications and limitations. The employer did not have manufacturer's data available nor had the system been evaluated by a professional engineer. This condition exposed employees to fall, struck-by and crushing hazards associated with overloading the material hoisting system.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(a)(2): Rated load capacities, recommended operating speeds, and special hazard warnings or instructions were not posted on cars and platforms:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that rated load capacities, recommended operating speeds, and special hazard warning or instructions were posted on the material hoist system consisting of a Sasgen Derrick Co. winch, Predator 670 cc V-Twin Horizontal Engine, and 55-gallon drum being used for materials and personnel. This condition exposed employees to fall, struck-by and crushing hazards associated with overloading and improper use of company supplied equipment.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(b)(1)(ii): Employees shall not be allowed to ride on material hoists for purposes other than inspection and maintenance:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, an employee utilized a material hoist to lift another employee to conduct welding activities.  On May 22, 2020, an employee was lifted into position in a 55-gallon drum elevated by a material hoist in order to perform welding activities on a tower section.  The system failed resulting in the employee falling approximately 40 feet.   This condition exposed an employee to a fall hazard of approximately 40 feet.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(b)(1)(i): Operating rules were not established and posted at the operator's station of the material hoist:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not establish or post operating rules for the material hoist being used on site. This condition exposed employees to hazards associated with the improper use and overloading of the hoist system.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the six-foot A-frame ladder was being used in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Employees utilized an A-frame ladder to gain access to the upper platform of a Grove crane to perform maintenance activities by leaning the folded ladder against the crane. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:  (a) C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242:  On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees were trained on the proper use of ladders and the ability to recognize the hazards associated with ladder usage.  Employees on site were utilizing a six-foot A-frame ladder to access to the Grove crane on site to perform servicing. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $3,856

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(1): The equipment was not inspected at least every 12 months by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the Grove TMS 300 Crane, Model #8435G being used to offload material and remove grain bin equipment was inspected at least every 12 months by a qualified person. The crane was leaking hydraulic fluid. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of improper crane operation.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(f)(7): The employer did not document, maintain, or retain for a minimum of 12 months the items checked, the results of the inspection, the name and signature of the person conducting the inspection, and the date of the inspection:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that inspection records regarding the Grove TMS 300 Crane, Model #8435G, were documented, maintained, or retained for a minimum of 12 months. This condition exposed employees to improper crane operations.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $3,856

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1427(a): The employer did not ensure that each operator was trained, certified/ licensed, and evaluated in accordance with this section before operating any equipment covered under subpart CC, except for the equipment listed in paragraph (a)(2) of this section:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees operating the Grove TMS 300 crane, Model #8435G, were trained, certified/licensed, and evaluated prior to operating the equipment. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards associated with improper crane operation.

Issued

Oct 27, 2020

Abate by

Nov 23, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1425(c)(3): The materials were not rigged by a qualified rigger:  (a)C & C Construction, Inc. at 82 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Hazel SD 57242: On or about and at times prior to May 22, 2020, the employer did not ensure that materials being hoisted by the Grove TMS 300 crane, were rigged by a qualified rigger. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.