OSHA Inspection: MDM & SONS CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Aug 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,323 · Current $5,323

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551 failed to ensure that employees operating a powered industrial vehicle, Caterpillar Material Handler TL642 (S/N: TBK00625) were adequately trained. Untrained forklift operators are hazardous to other employees working in the direct vicinity, such as not ensuring attachments and loads are secured to the forks and overloading by attaching platforms that are too large for the lift, increasing the likelihood of struck by incidents, tipping, struck-by hazards and rollovers.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Jul 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

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29 CFR  1926.405(b)(1):Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551, failed to ensure that openings on a Milbank brand temporary power unit panel box (240V - 125Amp) were effectively closed and unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were effectively closed. Employees working in the vicinity of the open electrical power unit panel box service disconnect (circuit breakers) in this energized 240 volt condition were exposed to electrical shock and potential electrocution hazards.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Jul 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,563 · Current $4,563

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1052(c)(1)(i):Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:  On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551, did not ensure employees were protected from falls and slip/trip injuries while entering and exiting the second level working level by the using installed stairways. Four employees were exposed to falls and slip/trip injuries in that they used a stairway that has four or more risers rising more than 30 inches, that was not equipped with at least one handrail.  Employees were exposed to falls and trip hazards of 13 feet and 5 inches (from the second level working surface) to the floor below which consisted of plywood decking and construction debris.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Jul 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,281 · Current $2,281

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(13):The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:  On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551, did not ensure employees were protected from falls while standing on the top or top step of a stepladder that was not designed to be used as a step.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Jul 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(16):Portable ladder(s) with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately:  On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551, did not ensure employees were protected from falls while standing on a Keller brand step ladder with structural defects, and faulty and defective components, including missing spreaders/locking mechanism, back rung/brace, and back rails of the step ladder.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Aug 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,323 · Current $5,323

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1060(a):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.:  On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551, did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards while using a portable ladder to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling from the ladder and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Aug 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $35,491 · Current $35,491

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.:  On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551, does not have a plan or a program to identify job site hazards which assists employees in accident prevention and maintaining a safe working environment. Such programs would support the employer and employees in identifying and avoiding potential hazards such as falls and struck by hazards during job site operations, decreasing the probability of employee injury or illness. This violation was most recently observed on or about May 1, 2024 at the address of 1003 Brampton Park Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551.   To abate this violation, the employer must provide evidence demonstrating that appropriate safety and health programs have been implemented to avoid fall hazards on its worksites.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Aug 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551, does not ensure a fall protection training program is in place to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling, and procedures to minimize these hazards. Such programs would support the employer and employees in identifying and avoiding potential hazards such as falls during job site operations, decreasing the probability of employee injury or illness. This violation was most recently observed on or about May 1, 2024 at the address of 1003 Brampton Park Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551.   To abate this citation, the employer must provide evidence that fall protection training has been provided to its employees.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Jul 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $30,420 · Current $30,420

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.95(a):Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.  Instance A) On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551, does not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when performing construction framing work on a two story single family residential home while exposed to potential struck by hazards (flying particles/debris) while using Max brand pneumatic framing nail guns. This violation was most recently observed on or about May 1, 2024 at the address of 1003 Brampton Park Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551.   Instance B) On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551, does not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when performing construction framing work on a two story single family residential home while exposed to potential struck by hazards (flying particles/debris) while using a Milwaukee Fuel brand battery powered circular saw. This violation was most recently observed on or about May 1, 2024 at the address of 1003 Brampton Park Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551.   To abate this hazard the employer must ensure that its employees performing construction framing work are protected from eye injuries, by using ANSI-Z87 rated safety eye wear.

Issued

Jul 22, 2024

Abate by

Jul 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $35,491 · Current $35,491

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 were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   On or about May 1, 2024 the employer MDM & Sons Construction, LLC at jobsite located at 1003 Brampton Park Rd. (Lot 81) Perrysburg OH 43551, does not ensure employees are protected from falls while conducting residential framing construction activities on the second (roof) level of a residential single family home, while exposed to fall hazards of approximately 12 feet and 13 feet or greater to the ground below. This violation was most recently observed on or about May 1, 2024 at the address of 1003 Brampton Park Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551.   To abate this citation, the employer must demonstrate that fall protection is provided and being used by its employees when working more than 6 feet from the lower level.