OSHA Inspection: POLLICK CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  (a)	On or about December 6, 2022, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards in that the employer did not ensure that 8-12 trusses weighing approximately 125 lbs each were secured while being transported on a LULL Rough Terrain Forklift (Model # 644D-34, S/N 00AL25W24-910).  An employee was walking in close proximity to a forklift truck with an unsecured load of 8-12 trusses weighing 125 lbs each.  The employee was holding onto the trusses to stabilize them when he reached for a truss as it started to fall.  He was struck-by the load when the employee slipped on ice in the fall zone. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

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 December 6, 2022, the employer did not train each employee in the hazards related to forklifts and safe places to walk in and around moving equipment.  An employee was walking in close proximity to a forklift truck with an unsecured load of 8-12 trusses weighing 125 lbs each. The employee was holding onto the trusses to stabilize them when he reached for a truss as it started to fall.  He was struck-by the load when the employee slipped on ice in the fall zone. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2023-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph 29 CFR 1910.178(l):  (a) On or about December 6, 2022, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that the operator of the LULL Telescopic Forklift (Model #644D-34, S/N 00AL25W24-910) was not familiar with the equipment, had originally received training on the computer only, and has no renewal certification to operate this equipment. The uncertified operator was working in close proximity to others working on the residential property.  Note: and as referenced by the note contained in 1926.602(d).