OSHA Inspection: FARRELL QUALITY CARPENTRY INC.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8330

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part, in that employees were not protected from the hazard of high ambient heat while performing jobs duties.  (a) On or about May 11, 2022, an employee, working in direct sunlight was exposed to the hazard of excessive ambient heat while performing carpentry work. For the duration of the work shift (up to six hours), the average heat index was 87 degrees Fahrenheit, with a peak heat index of 95 degrees Fahrenheit.  The employer had not initiated a  heat stress illness prevention program to ensure that employee(s) were gradually introduced to the full working conditions and arrange for a formalized work/rest schedule.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Nov 30, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8330

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 or about May 11, 2022, an employee, working in direct sunlight was exposed to the hazard of excessive ambient heat while performing carpentry work. The employer failed to perform frequent and regular inspections of the job site to ensure that employee(s) were adequately protected from the hazards of heat stress for the duration of the work shift (up to six hours), when the average heat index was 87 degrees Fahrenheit, with a peak heat index of 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Issued

Nov 2, 2022

Abate by

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8330

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury:  (a) On or about and at times prior to May 11, 2022, the employer failed to instruct an employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions that were applicable to outdoor carpentry work, including but not limited to aspects such as a high ambient heat index, direct sunlight, and strenuous work, that could lead to the employee's exposure to heat stress and heat related illness. Workers did not receive training and information on the following elements of a Heat Stress Prevention Program, including but not limited to:  ? heat stress hazards; ? predisposing factors for heat-related illnesses;  ? recognition of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses;  ? causes of heat-related illnesses and procedures to minimize the risk of occurrence;  ? potential health effects of excessive heat stress;  ? appropriate first aid practices;  ? the importance of acclimatization;  ? proper precautions for work in heat stress areas;  ? the importance of immediately reporting to their supervisor the development of any signs or symptoms of heat-related illnesses; ? the importance of emergency medical treatment for heat stroke and heat exhaustion; and  ? the effects of therapeutic drugs, over-the-counter medications, alcohol, or caffeine that may increase the risk of heat-related illness by reducing heat tolerance.