OSHA Inspection: NORTHEAST FRAMING, INC

Issued

2023-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12031.00 · Current $12031.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1402(b):29 CFR 1926.1402(b): The equipment was assembled or used without ensuring that ground conditions are firm, drained, and graded to a sufficient extent so that, in conjunction (if necessary) with the use of supporting materials, the equipment manufacturer's specifications for adequate support and degree of level of the equipment are met.  Location: Jobsite  The employer did not ensure that crane was used only when ground conditions were firm, drained, and graded and cribbing was adequate to prevent a crane-tip over accident on February 8, 2023.

Issued

2023-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8595.00 · Current $8595.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1417(j)(1):When equipment adjustments or repairs to a crane were necessary, the employer failed to ensure that the operator, in writing, promptly informed the person designated by the employer must to receive such information.  Location: Job site  The company did not ensure that the crane operator informed the company in writing of problems related to an outrigger sensor.

Issued

2023-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12031.00 · Current $12031.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1417(o)(1): The equipment was operated in excess of its rated capacity.  Location:  Job site  On multiple occasions, the crane was operated in excess of its rated capacity.

Issued

2023-08-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1428(a):The Employer did not ensure that each signal person meets the qualification requirements (paragraph (c) of this section) prior to giving any signals.  Location:  Job site  The employer did not ensure that the signal person  was qualified to signal the crane operator using a qualified third party or in-house evaluator.