OSHA Inspection: FOUR STAR CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4978.00 · Current $2489.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.303(b)(1): Grinding machines were not equipped with safety guards in conformance with the requirements of ANSI B7.1-1970, Safety Code for the Use, Care, and Protection of abrasive wheels, and paragraph (d) of this section.  (a) On or about 5/14/2024, Emile Griffith Park Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 - Bleacher Stand - A De Walt Grinder was not equipped with safety guards while cutting rebar, exposing employees to lacerations.   NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted before citation issuance.

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3318.00 · Current $1659.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  (a) On or about 5/14/2024, Emile Griffith Park Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 - Bleacher Stand - a frayed electrical extension cord was used to power a De Walt grinder, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted before citation issuance.

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4149.00 · Current $2074.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.701(b): All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and/or into which employees could fall, was not guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement:  (a) On or about 5/14/2024, Emile Griffith Park Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 - Bleacher Stand -  All protruding reinforced steel did not have rebar caps, exposing employees to impalement hazards.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted before citation issuance.

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $466.00 · Current $233.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.25(a):  During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs,  debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:   (a) On or about 5/14/2024, Emile Griffith Park Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802 - Bleacher Stand - the employer failed to ensure housekeeping was conducted to remove excess materials, extension cords, and tools from common areas, exposing employees to trip and fall hazards.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item since it was submitted before citation issuance.