OSHA Inspection: WHEELING CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2023-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.    On or about February 23, 2023, employees engaged in residential framing operations were exposed to eye injury hazards while operating pneumatic nail guns without eye protection. Employer did not ensure that employees that were engaged in framing activities utilizing pneumatic guns were utilizing safety glasses.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2023-05-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure.   On or about February 23, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 18 feet while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing framing activities.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.