OSHA Inspection: ZACHARIAH MEYER

Issued

2021-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1170.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access; and, when such an extension was not possible because of the ladder's length, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder.   (a) 5524 Appalachian Hwy, Davis WV  - On or about 9/11/20, employees performing roofing work were accessing the roof using a portable ladder which did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing area, exposing the employees to falls of up to 10 feet.

Issued

2021-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1060(a): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.   (a) 5524 Appalachian Hwy, Davis  - On or about 3/4/2021, the employer did not provided training to employees using portable ladders to access a roof, exposing employees to falls of approximately 9  feet.

Issued

2021-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:  (a) 5524 Appalachian Hwy, Davis WV - On or about 3/4/2021, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:  1.  Management Commitment and Leadership A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees. B.  Program Reviewed Annually. C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings. D.  Adequate commitment of resources. E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations. F.  Management observations of safety rules.    2.  Assignment of Responsibility     A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable. B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood. C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.    3.  Identification and Control of Hazards A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors. B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, and Engineering Controls). C.  Action taken to address hazards. D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate. E.  Technical reference materials available.    4.  Training and Education A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training. B.  Specialized training taken when needed. C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.    5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted. B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, and propose corrective action. C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated.  6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance A.  First aid supplies and medical services available. B.  Employees informed of medical results. C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.

Issued

2021-07-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $23405.00 · Current $11000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:   (a) 5524 Appalachian Hwy, Davis - On or about 3/4/21, employees performing roofing work were not provided with fall protection, exposing employees to falls of 10 - 16 feet.