OSHA Inspection: THE 3 LION KINGZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2)(iv):Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms when they were not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:  (a)The 3 Lion Kingz Construction, LLC at 811 2nd Street, Florence, SD 57235: On or about and at times prior to October 11, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure employees were protected from serious injury while using an elevated work platform which was not designed, constructed, or used in accordance with the requirements of the rough terrain forklift manufacturer. Employees utilized the platform to install soffit and fascia on a commercial property. The platform was not specifically approved by the forklift manufacturer nor did it meet ASME/ITSDF B56.6-2011 requirements. The platform exceeded criteria for the overall length and did not have a data plate identifying maximum working load including personnel and equipment. This condition exposed employees to fall and struck-by hazards.  Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to ensure that all platforms used for elevating personnel with a rough terrain forklift truck comply with the design requirements specified in ASME/ITSDF B56.6-2011, American Society of Mechanical Engineers/Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation, "Safety Standards for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks",  Section 8.24.1, Platforms for Elevating Personnel, in the following areas: (1)Paragraph (b) which states, "floor dimensions which shall not exceed two times the load center distance listed on the rough terrain forklift truck nameplate, measured parallel to the longitudinal center plane of the truck, nor have a length greater than the overall width of the truck measured across the load bearing tires plus 10 in. (250 mm) on either side. (2)Paragraph (f) which states, "information prominently indicated on the platform: (1) maximum work load including personnel and equipment; (2) weight of empty platform." The ASME B56.6-1992 Section 6.2.7 standard can be obtained by contacting the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 345 East 4th Street, New York, NY  10017.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(v): The employer used forklifts to support scaffold platforms without ensuring that the entire platform was attached to the forklift mast:   (a)The 3 Lion Kingz Construction, LLC at 811 2nd Street, Florence, SD 57235: On or about and at times prior to October 11, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure that the elevated platform was properly attached to the Ingersoll-Rand All Terrain Forklift, Model VR-90B, in that, securement chains were not utilized to secure the basket to the mast.  This condition exposed employees to fall and crushing hazards associated with the platform separating from the mast of the forklift.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(10):Employees engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels, were not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system:  (a)The 3 Lion Kingz Construction, LLC at 811 2nd Florence, SD 57235:  On or about and at times prior to October 11, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards while conducting roofing activities on a commercial property by an adequate fall protection system in that employees were utilizing rock climbing equipment in leu of personal fall arrest systems.    This condition exposed employees to fall hazards greater than six feet.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:  (a)The 3 Lion Kingz Construction, LLC at 811 2nd Street, Florence, SD 57235: On or about and at times prior to October 11, 2023, the exposing employer did not ensure a written training certification on the use of fall protection systems prior to employees being exposed to fall hazards while conducting roofing operations on a commercial property. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards greater than six feet.