OSHA Inspection: SCHWEITZER CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2022-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8330

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:   a) On or about June 14, 2022, an employee, working in direct sunlight was exposed to the hazard of excessive ambient heat while performing preparatory work for concrete pouring. For the duration of the work shift (up to six hours), the average heat index was 99 degrees Fahrenheit, with a peak heat index of 106 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

2022-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 June 14, 2022, an employee, working in direct sunlight was exposed to the hazard of excessive ambient heat while performing preparatory work for concrete pouring. 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 99 degrees Fahrenheit, with a peak heat index of 106 degrees Fahrenheit.

Issued

2022-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a) On or about and at times prior to June 14, 2022, the employer failed to instruct an employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions that were applicable to outdoor preparatory concrete pouring 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

Issued

2022-11-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10360.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8330

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.39(a)(1): The employer did not report within 8-hours the death of an employee resulting from a work-related incident:  a) On or about June 15, 2022, the employer failed to report the death of an employee resulting from a work-related heat illness.