OSHA Inspection: RONALD TODD STATEN

Issued

Dec 21, 2020

Abate by

Jan 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $2,892

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a) Ronald Todd Staten, at a jobsite located at 12854 Fancher Road, Westerville, Ohio 43082: On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to personal protective equipment program and a fall protection program for employees conducting framing work.

Issued

Dec 21, 2020

Abate by

Jan 7, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a) Ronald Todd Staten, at a jobsite located at 12854 Fancher Road, Westerville, Ohio 43082: On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer failed to train employees on the hazards found on the worksite or the procedures to control or eliminate the hazards for employees conducting framing work.

Issued

Dec 21, 2020

Abate by

Dec 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,470 · Current $3,470

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a):Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.  a) Ronald Todd Staten, at a jobsite located at 12854 Fancher Road, Westerville, Ohio 43082: On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer failed ensure employees wore head protection while exposed to a head injury from impact from falling or flying objects. Employees were working below other employees who were framing the roof while using a powered nail gun and hand tools. The employees were not utilizing head protection, which exposed them to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 21, 2020

Abate by

Dec 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $2,892

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) Ronald Todd Staten, at a jobsite located at 12854 Fancher Road, Westerville, Ohio 43082: On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees wore safety glasses while utilizing power tools that presented struck-by hazards to the eyes and face. Framers were using a Paslode nail gun and a circular saw in the framing process. The employees were not utilizing eye protection, which exposed them to struck-by hazards to the eyes.

Issued

Dec 21, 2020

Abate by

Dec 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.   a) Ronald Todd Staten, at a jobsite located at 12854 Fancher Road, Westerville, Ohio 43082: On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while engaged in residential construction activities. Employee were framing the second story roof without any means of fall protection, thereby being exposed to fall hazards of up to 20 feet.  b) Ronald Todd Staten, at a jobsite located at 12854 Fancher Road, Westerville, Ohio 43082: On and/or preceding November 4, 2020, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while engaged in residential construction activities. Employee were working adjacent to unguarded second story window openings without any means of fall protection, thereby being exposed to fall hazards of up to 15 feet.