OSHA Inspection: SGF CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

2025-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4020.00 · Current $2412.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.300(a): Hand tool(s), power tool(s), or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition:  (a) On or about 10/28/2024, 4H Botany Bay St Thomas, VI  00801 - New Two-Story Building (D). A 12-inch Dual-Bevel Compound Miter Saw (R4231/Serial not legible) with a broken guard was used to cut 2x4 wooden boards for the ceiling frame, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.

Issued

2025-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4729.00 · Current $2837.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  (a) On or about 10/28/2024, 4H Botany Bay St Thomas, VI  00801 - New Two-Story Building (D).  A frayed extension cord is being used, exposing employees to electrical shock.  Note:  Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.

Issued

2025-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5675.00 · Current $3405.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)(ii)  (a) On or about 10/28/2024, 4H Botany Bay St Thomas,  VI  00801 - New Two-Story Building (D). Levels of the tubular welded frame scaffolding system were not fully planked, exposing employees to a fall from a scaffold.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.

Issued

2025-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(1)(i): Guys, ties, and braces were not installed at locations where horizontal members support both inner and outer legs.   (a) On or about 10/28/2024, 4H Botany Bay St Thomas, VI  00801 - New Two-Story Building (D).  An erected scaffold system did not have guys installed at locations where horizontal members' support was needed, exposing employees to falls from an unlevel scaffold.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.

Issued

2025-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3783.00 · Current $2269.00 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) On or about 10/28/2024, 4H Botany Bay St Thomas, VI  00801 - New Two-Story Building (D).  Employees were working on the 2nd level of the two-story newly constructed building with an unprotected side or edge, which was approximately 10-15 feet (1.8 m) in height, exposing employees to a fall hazard.  NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.