OSHA Inspection: PRAIRIE WINDS CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2412.00 · Current $1447.00 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)Prairie Winds Construction, LLC at 20776 482nd Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026:  On or about and at times prior to September 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees were trained and evaluated prior to operating the Lull Telehandler, Model NO 944E-42, Serial Number: 19697 while conducting framing operations on site. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2412.00 · Current $1447.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level:  a)Prairie Winds Construction, LLC at 20776 482nd Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026:  On or about and at times prior to September 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure that  an employee working on a scaffold was protected from fall hazards while conducting framing operations. This condition exposed an employee to a fall hazard greater than 10 feet.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)Prairie Winds Construction, LLC at 20776 482nd Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026:  On or about and at times prior to September 16, 2025,  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 structure. 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

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-04 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)Prairie Winds Construction, LLC at 20776 482nd Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026:  On or about and at times prior to September 16, 2025,  the employer did not ensure employees were trained to recognize the hazards associated with scaffolding equipment prior to being used for framing operations while connected to the Lull Telehandler, Model NO 944E-42, Serial Number: 19697. This condition exposed an employee to fall hazards.  a)Prairie Winds Construction, LLC at 20776 482nd Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026:  On or about and at times prior to September 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees were trained and evaluated prior to operating the Genie aerial lift, Model: S-60;, Serial Number: S6007-16385 on site. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3376.00 · Current $2026.00 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)Prairie Winds Construction, LLC at 20776 482nd Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026:  On or about and at times prior to September 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure that an employees were protected from fall hazards by an adequate fall protection system while conducting framing operations on a commercial property.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazard greater than six feet.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-04 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 compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:   a)Prairie Winds Construction, LLC at 20776 482nd Avenue, Elkton, SD 57026:  On or about and at times prior to September 16, 2025, the employer did not ensure that each employee was adequately trained and certified in the use of fall protection systems prior to being exposed to fall hazards.  This condition exposed employees to fall hazards.