OSHA Inspection: TRI-STATE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jan 4, 2024

Abate by

Feb 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,031 · Current $8,422 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that an employee was exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while dismantling form work components, Strong Backs Brace Frame (SBBF) that were free-standing and unsecured:    a) Jobsite located at 3201 Cuthbert St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 - The Employer failed to protect employees against crushing and struck-by hazards in that while in the process of dismantling form work, two SBBF each measuring approximately 13 feet 10 inches in height, and weighing approximately 3,300 lbs. were left free standing and unsecured.    Condition noted on or about July 5, 2023.

Issued

Jan 4, 2024

Abate by

Jan 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,031 · Current $8,422 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) Jobsite located at 3201 Cuthbert St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 - The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions at the jobsite, and regulations to control or eliminate hazards, such as tip-over/crushing hazard, and falling object hazards while assembling and disassembling formwork components such as SB Brace Frame, panels, etc.  Condition noted on or about July 5, 2023.