OSHA Inspection: GENESIS STEEL SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Feb 8, 2021

Abate by

Mar 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,413 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d):  The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph 29 CFR 1910.178(l):  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)  On or about October 13, 2020, the employer provided employees with a Skytrack 10054 rough terrain forklift without ensuring they were competent to operate the equipment safely, as demonstrated by successful completion of forklift training and evaluation.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 8, 2021

Abate by

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(ii): Modifications or additions affecting the safe operation of the equipment were  made without the manufacturer's written approval: Note:  If such modifications or changes were made, the capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals should have been changed accordingly.  a) On October 13, 2020, employees were using a Skytrack 10054 all terrain forklift to transport and hoist steel beams suspended from the forks by the use of synthetic slings.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 8, 2021

Abate by

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $1,413 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(6)(i): A snaphook not designed for such use was engaged directly to webbing, rope or wire rope:  a)  On October 13, 2020, employees were using a personal fall arrest lanyard that had its locking snaphook engaged back onto the webbing of the lanyard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2021

Abate by

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.760(b)(1): Each connector was not protected in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section from fall hazards of more than two stories or 30 feet (9.1 m) above a lower level, whichever is less:  a) On October 13, 2020, employees were exposed to fall hazards of greater than two stories while performing connecting work on structural steel.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2021

Abate by

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $1,413 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1):  Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who was on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems:  a)  November 5, 2020, employees were exposed to fall hazards of three stories while performing steel erection activities.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 8, 2021

Abate by

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,413 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows:  a)  On October 13, 2020, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while working from a Genie Z-60/34 aerial lift platform without using personal fall protection connected to the designed anchor points of the basket.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 8, 2021

Abate by

Mar 5, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,413 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.761(b):  The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:  a)  On or about October 13, 2020, the employer did not provide training to each employee engaged in steel erection activity in order to recognize hazards associated with working at an elevation and to understand procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  b)  On or about November 5, 2020, the employer did not provide training to each employee engaged in steel erection activity in order to recognize hazards associated with working at an elevation and to understand procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 8, 2021

Abate by

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,413 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge:  a)  On November 5, 2020, employees were accessing their work area by way of stairways that did not have a stairrail system along its unprotected sides.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 8, 2021

Abate by

Feb 19, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(12): Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings were not provided with guardrail systems that meet the criteria contained in Subpart M of 29 CFR 1926:  a)  On November 5, 2020, employees were exposed to fall hazards while accessing their work area by way of stairways that did not have guardrail systems at their landings.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).