OSHA Inspection: MOUNTAIN VALLEY CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Sep 10, 2021

Abate by

Sep 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):  a) On July 2, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the controlling employer, Mountain Valley Construction, Inc., did not have an effective system in place to effectively identify and have corrected hazards to which their subcontractors were exposed.  A sub-contractor employee was exposed to a 15 foot fall hazard while performing siding work from a ladder jack scaffold that was not correctly planked, and without using fall protection.     b) On July 2, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the controlling employer, Mountain Valley Construction, Inc., did not have an effective system in place to effectively identify and have corrected hazards to which their subcontractors were exposed.  A sub-contractor employee was exposed to a fall hazard while working from an aerial lift without using fall protection.      Note) Certification and documentation of corrective actions are required for these items.

Issued

Sep 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1)(i): Each employee on a boatswains' chair, catenary scaffold, float scaffold, needle beam scaffold, or ladder jack scaffold was not protected by a personal fall arrest system;  a) Building 1:  On July 2, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the controlling employer, Mountain Valley Construction, Inc., did not ensure its sub-contractor protected their employees while performing siding work from a ladder jack scaffold system.  A subcontractor employee was not using fall arrest and was exposed to a 15 foot fall hazard to the ground below.     Note) Corrected during inspection.

Issued

Sep 10, 2021

Abate by

Sep 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,557 · Current $4,779 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.452(k)(5): Scaffold platforms were bridged one to another:  a) Building 1: On July 2, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the controlling employer, Mountain Valley Construction, Inc., did not ensure its sub-contractor protected their employees while performing siding work from a ladder jack scaffold system.   A concrete bar was used to pin two, 16 foot long aluminum scaffold planks together at the center ladder jack bracket, exposing the employee to a scaffold failure and 15 foot fall hazard.    Note) Documentation and certification of corrective action are required for this item.

Issued

Sep 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $3,414 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.453(b)(2)(v): Personal fall protection and lanyard were not worn and attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:  a) Building 1: On July 2, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the controlling employer, Mountain Valley Construction, Inc., did not ensure its sub-contractor protected their employees while performing siding work from an aerial lift.  The subcontractor employee worked without fall protection.   Note to paragraph (b)(2)(v): As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under 1926.502(e).  Note) Corrected during inspection.