OSHA Inspection: GREEN SOUTH DEMOLITION, LLC

Issued

Aug 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $5,801

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1):The employer did not ensure that each power industrial truck operator was competent to operate a power industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in paragraph (1):  a) 3006 Governor Printz Blvd, Wilmington Delaware 19802: On or about March 10, 2022, the employer did not ensure that individuals operating a SunBelt Rental All Terrain Telescoping Forklift, Model 507-42, Serial # SL320/40925U2115017 were competent and trained in safe operations.

Issued

Aug 26, 2022

Abate by

Sep 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $5,801

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(a)(1):The employer did not develop and maintain a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of construction and demolition work, and/or did not provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in this subpart:  a) 3006 Governor Printz Blvd, Wilmington Delaware 19802: On or about March 10, 2022, the employer did not provide a working/usable fire extinguisher at the site where employees were required to use flammable fuels to perform their required daily duties. Upon inspection by CSHO at the site it was determined that the fire extinguisher(s) were out of their annual inspection period and not charged providing no firefighting capability.

Issued

Aug 26, 2022

Abate by

Sep 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $5,801

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(viii): Portable fire extinguishers were not inspected periodically in accordance with maintenance and use of portable fire extinguishers, N.F.P.A. No. 10A-1970:  a) 3006 Governor Printz Blvd, Wilmington Delaware 19802: On or about March 10, 2022, the employer did not provide a working/usable fire extinguisher at the site where employees were required to use flammable fuels to perform their required daily duties. Upon inspection by CSHO at the site it was determined that the fire extinguisher(s) were out of their annual inspection period and not charged providing no firefighting capability.

Issued

Aug 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $5,801

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) 3006 Governor Printz Blvd, Wilmington Delaware 19802 (Roof of Building): On or about March 10, 2022, The employer failed to provide a guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems exposing employees to unprotected sides and edges 14 feet above asphalt grade.

Issued

Aug 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $5,801

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.   a) 3006 Governor Printz Blvd, Wilmington Delaware 19802 (Roof of Building): On or about March 10, 2022, the employer failed to provide a fall arrest system, cover, or guardrail system on a walking/working surface that was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) 14 feet above concrete floor.

Issued

Aug 26, 2022

Abate by

Sep 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $5,801

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not train each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards to enable them to recognize fall hazards and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a) 3006 Governor Printz Blvd, Wilmington Delaware 19802 (Roof of Building): On or about March 10, 2022, The employer did not instruct employees on the recognition and avoidance of hazards including applicable regulations on the site at 3006 Governor Printz Blvd, Wilmington Delaware which resulted in employees exposure to multiple hazards.  Abatement Note: The training program must enable the employees to recognize the hazards of falling and must train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards. Each employee must be trained by a competent person in the following: 1. The nature of fall hazards in the work area; 2. The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used; 3. The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used; 4. The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system when this system is used; 5. The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of roofing work on low-sloped roofs; 6. The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection; 7. The role of employees in fall protection plans; 8. The standards contained in this subpart. The employer must verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record that will contain 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.