OSHA Inspection: SHIHADEH QATTUM

Issued

2021-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2458.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling:  (a) On or about 5/13/2021, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed two employees without protective helmets while being exposed to a hazard from falling objects and impact.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2021-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2458.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.300(a): Hand tool(s), power tool(s) were not maintained in a safe condition:   (a) On or about 5/13/2021, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed a De Walt Circular Saw Model no. DW368, Serial no. 176423 with electrical tape on the power cord being used to prevent conductors from being exposed while installing floor panels, exposing employees to electrical shock.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2021-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2458.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.701(b): All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and/or into which employees could fall, was not guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement:  (a) On or about 5/13/2021, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed all protruding reinforced steel without rebar caps, exposing employees to impalement hazards.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2021-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2458.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): Because of the portable ladder's length, the ladder side rails did not extend to at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access, and the ladder was not secure at its top to a rigid source:  (a) On or about 5/13/2021, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed a 72" (6 Feet) Aluminum A-Frame portable ladder used by employees (2) to gain access to a lower level that did not extend to at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access, exposing employees to fall from a ladder.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2021-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2458.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:  (a) On or about 5/13/2021, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed a 72" (6 Feet) Aluminum A-Frame portable ladder used by employees (2) to gain access to lower level a purpose other than the purpose for which they were designed, exposing employees to fall from a ladder.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2021-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2458.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use:   (a) On or about 5/13/2021, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed a 72" (6 Feet) Aluminum A-Frame portable ladder with a damaged left front side rail used by employees (2) to gain access to a lower level, exposing employees to fall from a ladder.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2021-10-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2458.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladder with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired.  (a) On or about 5/13/2021, St Croix, VI 00820, the CSHO observed a 72" (6 Feet) Aluminum A-Frame portable ladder with a damaged left front side rail used by employees (2) to gain access to a lower level, exposing employees to fall from a ladder.  NOTE: Certification and documentation of abatement must be submitted for this citation item as required by CFR 1903.19(c).