OSHA Inspection: J H SPELL & ASSOCIATES LLC

Issued

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Jun 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:   a) On or about May 11, 2021, employees were not protected against contact with energized overhead power lines during masonry and carpentry work. The overhead power lines consisted of secondary lines having a voltage rating of 120/240 Volts.   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

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Jun 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $3,660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:      a)  On May 11, 2021, employees engaged in construction work were not protected from fall hazards of approximately 25 feet to the ground, while working along an unprotected edge of the deck.     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

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Jun 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3):  Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems:      a)  On May 11, 2021, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 25 feet to the ground while working in the hoist area.    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

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Jun 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.701(b):  All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and/or into which employees could fall or come against, was not guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement:    a) On May 11, 2021, employees engaged in construction  work were exposed to the hazard of impalement due to reinforcing steel being unprotected.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Jun 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under paragraph (d) of this section are identical to those set forth at paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178:      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 May 11, 2021, the employer did not train and evaluate employees operating the JLG Lull 644E-42 all-terrain forklift.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

May 26, 2021

Abate by

Jun 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:   a) On or about May 11, 2021, the employer did not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees exposed to fall hazards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).