OSHA Inspection: HIDDEN SPRINGS CARPENTRY LLC

Issued

Jul 15, 2021

Abate by

Jul 27, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,218 · Current $3,218

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.251(a)(1):Defective rigging equipment was not removed from service:  Hidden Springs Carpentry, LLC at the worksite located at Aqua Marine Blvd in Avon Lake, Ohio: On or about April 12, 2021, rigging equipment used to lift trusses was defective in that the hook on the forklift boom attachment was not equipped with a safety latch. Employees were exposed to crushing injuries when lifting trusses in that the load and/or wire rope sling could be dislodged from the hook.  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, or written records.

Issued

Jul 15, 2021

Abate by

Jul 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,505 · Current $4,505

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.602(c)(1)(vi):Industrial truck(s) in use did not meet the applicable requirements of design, construction, stability, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation, as defined in American National Standards Institute B56.1-1969, Safety Standards for Powered Industrial Trucks.  Hidden Springs Carpentry, LLC at the worksite located at Aqua Marine Blvd. in Avon Lake, Ohio: On or about April 12, 2021, the employer did not ensure a boom attachment used with a Caterpillar rough terrain forklift (model TL943C; s/n THH01679) to lift and position wood trusses was secured.  The unsecured load fell from the forks, exposing employees who were framing a residential structure to struck-by and crushing injuries.     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, or written records.

Issued

Jul 15, 2021

Abate by

Jul 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $12,873 · Current $12,873

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):  Hidden Springs Carpentry, LLC at the worksite located at Aqua Marine Blvd. in Avon Lake, Ohio: On or about April 12, 2021, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while performing framing work.  An employee walking/working at the top plate of an exterior wall to frame a residential structure was exposed to approximately an eight foot fall hazard.  Hidden Springs Carpentry, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1453156, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on January 23, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 5861 Father Caruso Dr., Cleveland, OH 44102.  Hidden Springs Carpentry, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13),  which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1413009, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 6, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 32631 Albion Dr., Avon Lake, Ohio 44012.  Hidden Springs Carpentry, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1287407, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on February 12, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at Building #4, Signature Pkwy, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012.  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, or written records.