OSHA Inspection: ZAMORA CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Jul 15, 2022

Abate by

Jul 25, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is 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)  Near 8125 Monte Vista Cir Littleton: On or about 4/11/ 2022, workers were exposed to vehicle operations hazards when an untrained worker was selected to operate an Xtreme XRM842 rough terrain telehandler to perform operations beyond his capabilities, in that he was unfamiliar with the controls which caused unexpected forward motion that resulted in property damage and a worker injury resulting in hospitalization.  Note: The requirements applicable to construction work  in 29 CFR 1926.602(d) are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.178(l).

Issued

Jul 15, 2022

Abate by

Jul 25, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,600 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) Near 8125 Monte Vista Cir Littleton: On or about 4/10/ 2022, a company representative at the residential jobsite did not perform a prior-to-work inspection to determine ladders were not available to perform the assigned tasks where ladders were the usual and typical method to perform the task.  Workers used an Xtreme XF-842 to reach heights of 15 or more feet and an injury resulted while the representative was at the jobsite.

Issued

Jul 15, 2022

Abate by

Jul 25, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(a)(6): Scaffolds were not designed by a qualified person:   a) Near 8125 Monte Vista Cir Littleton: on or about 4/7/2022, a worker was exposed to falling from heights of 10 or more feet while working from a scaffold consisting of an Xtreme XRM842 telehandler with a makeshift platform of sheathing that was not secured to the telehandler, did not have guardrails, and was in motion while the worker was at elevated near the work area.

Issued

Jul 15, 2022

Abate by

Jul 25, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(v): Fork-lifts were used to support scaffold platforms and the entire platform was not attached to the fork and the fork-lift was moved horizontally while the platform was occupied:  a) Near Monte Vista Cir Littleton: On or about 4/11/2022, A worker was exposed to a crush and fall hazards while being working from a raised platform resting on, but not attached to, a rough terrain forklift while the equipment was in motion.