OSHA Inspection: HOLMES MASONRY CONTRACTORS, LTD

Issued

Apr 14, 2025

Abate by

May 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,483 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under paragraph (d) of this section are identical to those set forth at paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178:   29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall 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) Located at 48241 Genesis Drive, Coshocton, OH 43812: On or about February 7, 2025, the employer did not train and evaluate the employee operating the JLG G6-42A all-terrain forklift.

Issued

Apr 14, 2025

Abate by

May 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.  a) Located at 48241 Genesis Drive, Coshocton, OH 43812: On or about February 7, 2025, the employer did not conduct frequent and regular inspections of the job site. As a result, employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than 14 feet, health hazards while cutting block, and struck-by hazards while operating the all-terrain forklift.

Issued

Apr 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $0 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) Located at 48241 Genesis Drive, Coshocton, OH 43812: On or about February 7, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from eye hazards while using a Stihl TS500i saw to cut concrete block.

Issued

Apr 14, 2025

Abate by

May 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $3,476 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): Specified exposure control methods. For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer shall fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.  a) Located at 48241 Genesis Drive, Coshocton, OH 43812: On or about February 7, 2025, the employer did not implement controls and ensure employees were protected from respirable crystalline silica while cutting concrete block with a Stihl TS500i saw.

Issued

Apr 14, 2025

Abate by

May 2, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(g)(1): Written exposure control plan. The employer shall establish and implement a written exposure control plan that contains at least the following elements:   a) On or about On or before February 7, 2025, the employer did not develop and implement an exposure control plan for employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica while performing tasks such as, but not limited to, cutting concrete block.