OSHA Inspection: SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

2024-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2074.00 · Current $1200.00 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)Southwest Minnesota Construction LLC at 1309 North Lowell Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to September 18, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all forklift operators were trained in the operation of powered  industrial trucks in that, employees were not trained to operate the JLG Model G12-55A rough terrain forklift prior to its use. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of improper forklift operation.    Abatement Note: Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance.

Issued

2024-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $2000.00 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)Southwest Minnesota Construction LLC at 1309 North Lowell Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to September 18, 2024, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from serious injury while using of 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 conduct framing operations 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 hazards and crushing hazards related to the platform separating from the mast.   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

2024-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-19 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 fork and that the forklift was not moved horizontally while the platform was occupied:  (a)Southwest Minnesota Construction LLC at 1309 North Lowell Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to September 18, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the elevated platform was properly attached to the JLG Model G12-55A All-Terrain Forklift in that, the basket was not connected to the mast of the forklift due  to damaged/missing chains.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards and crushing hazards associated with the platform separating from the mast of the forklift.

Issued

2024-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used:  (a)Southwest Minnesota Construction LLC at 1309 North Lowell Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to September 18, 2024, the employer did not ensure that an adequate access was provided to employees conducting framing operations on a commercial property from the elevated work platform connected to the JLG All-Terrain Forklift, Model G12-55A.  Employee egressed the basket by means of the forklift mask.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards.

Issued

2024-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.:   (a)Southwest Minnesota Construction LLC at 1309 North Lowell Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to September 18, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were properly trained to recognize the hazards associated with working from an elevated temporary work platform. Employees were working from the platform that was attached to the JLG Model G12-55A All-Terrain Forklift. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazards.  (b)Southwest Minnesota Construction LLC at 1309 North Lowell Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to September 18, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were properly trained to recognize the hazards associated with working from the JLG Scissor lift, Model 3394RT prior to use. This condition exposed employees to a fall hazards.

Issued

2024-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  (a)Southwest Minnesota Construction LLC at 1309 North Lowell Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to September 18, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees conducting framing operations in the trusses of the lower awning section on a commercial building were protected from fall hazards by an adequate fall protection system.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards greater than six feet.

Issued

2024-10-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-19 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 fall protection training by preparing a written certification record:  (a)Southwest Minnesota Construction LLC at 1309 North Lowell Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104: On or about and at times prior to September 18, 2024, the employer did not ensure that fall protection training was provided as a written certification record.