OSHA Inspection: CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN

Issued

2020-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $1200.00 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 October 20, 2020 the employer failed to ensure that inspections of the mausoleum lift (mobile scaffold) were conducted prior to use. Mechanisms to control the movement of the lift were in need of repair and use of the lift still provided to employees as needed.

Issued

2020-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

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:  On or about October 20, 2020 the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained in the safe use and knowledge of the hazards associated with the mausoleum lift (mobile scaffold).

Issued

2020-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   On or about October 27, 2020 the employer failed to ensure that flexible wiring was not used in lieu of permanent electrical wiring within the maintenance and service garage. Flexible extension cords were used to supply power to permanently placed overhead lighting.

Issued

2020-12-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(ii):Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  On or about October 27, 2020 the employer failed to ensure that flexible wiring used within the service and maintenance are of the facility was ran in continuous lengths and without splices. Exposed conductive wiring was visible on cords supplying power to overhead lighting.