OSHA Inspection: EDWA CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2020-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1157.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  On August 25, 2020 an employee was operating a Powered Industrial Truck prior to completing the required training and evaluation, exposing the employee to the hazards associated with operating a Powered Industrial Truck.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2020-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2313.00 · Current $1157.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On August 25, 2020, the employer did not implement or maintain a hazard communications program containing the criteria contained in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h), exposing the employee to the hazards associated with Silica and Portland cement.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2020-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds shall be fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as follows:   On or about August 25, 2020, employees were working from a metal frame scaffold that was not fully planked between the uprights, exposing employees to a fall of approximately 22 feet.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2020-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level.  On or about August 25, 2020, employees were not protected from a fall while working from a metal frame scaffold, exposing them to a fall of approximately 22 feet.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2020-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1): Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) were not restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means, as set forth in subparagraphs (i) - (iii) of this paragraph.  On or about August 25, 2020, employees were working from a metal frame scaffold that was not restrained by guying or tying the scaffold to the structure.  This exposed employees to the hazards of a scaffold collapse, such as but not limited to falls and struck-by hazards.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2020-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

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:  On or about August 25, 2020, employees were working from a metal frame scaffold that had unstable footings.  This exposed employees to the hazards of a scaffold collapse, such as but not limited to falls and struck-by hazards.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2020-09-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2024.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity:  On or about August 25, 2020, employees worked from a metal frame scaffold that was not inspected by a competent person prior to use, exposing the employees to fall hazards and a possible scaffold collapse.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).