OSHA Inspection: THOMPSON FARM AND CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2024-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1729.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a)1838 Broadwell Mill Road, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that forklift training was not provided to employees operating a rough terrain powered industrial truck while moving construction materials around the jobsite.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2024-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $2074.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:   (a) At 1838 Broadwell Mill Road, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer did not provide a hard hat to employees while they handed up roofing materials to employees working on a wood decking surface.  (b) At 1838 Broadwell Mill Road, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that the employer did not provide a hard hat to employees while they handed up roofing materials to employees working on a wood decking surface.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2024-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $2074.00 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:  (a) At 1838 Broadwell Mill Road, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, the employer exposed employees to eye hazards, in that the employer did not provide safety glasses while employees were operating nail guns.   (b) At 1838 Broadwell Mill Road, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, the employer exposed employee to eye hazards, in that the employer did not provide safety glasses while employees were operating circular saw to cut lumber.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2024-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  (a) At 1838 Broadwell Mill Rd, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that fall protection was not utilized by employees while installing 4x8 sheets of OSB, wood decking over trusses.    (b) At 1838 Broadwell Mill Rd, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that fall protection was not utilized by employees while installing metal roofing mat.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2024-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):  A training program was not provided to each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards, to enable that employee to recognize the hazards of falling, and be trained in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:  (a) At 1838 Broadwell Mill Rd, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that fall protection training was not provided to employees while installing wood decking (OSB).    (b) At 1838 Broadwell Mill Rd, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that fall protection training was not provided to employees while installing metal roofing materials.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2024-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1060(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders as necessary, enabling each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:  (a) At 1838 Broadwell Mill Rd, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that ladder training was not provided to employees while utilizing ladders to access trusses to install wood decking (OSB).  (b) At 1838 Broadwell Mill Rd, Jacksonville, AL: On or about 12/19/2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that ladder training was not provided to employees while utilizing ladders to access wood decking to install roofing materials.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.