| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2017-02-23
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2017-03-20
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1212589 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 VII |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2037.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2716.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section. a) Worksite - An employee was installing brick to the chimney on the exterior of a two story residential home while working from a fabricated frame scaffold. The employee was exposed to falling approximately 24ft, while working from the 4th tier of the scaffold, at a section of scaffolding that had no guardrails installed. The employee was not protected by a personal fall arrest system or any other effective method to prevent them falling; on or about 2/23/17. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met (Construction Reference: 1926.59): a) Worksite - Employees use materials such as, but not limited to, Portland Cement. A written hazard communication program was not in place; on or about 2/23/17. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. ABATEMENT NOTE: The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials: a. Labeling and other forms or warning: Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party; b. A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's written Hazard Communication Program; c. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available all employee(s) on all shifts. d. The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication Program. The training for employee(s) must include at least: Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information; e. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program; and f. The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be made available upon request. For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication Program must also specifically address how: a. Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job site will be provided to other employers in the event the other employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials. b. The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies. c. The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift: a) Worksite - Employees use materials such as, but not limited to, Portland Cement. Safety data sheets were not available on site; on or about 2/23/17. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) Worksite - Employees use materials such as, but not limited to, Portland Cement. A training program was not in place; on or about 2/23/17. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2014-08-20
|
| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
|
| Case Closed |
2015-01-12
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260100 A |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-02 |
| Current Penalty |
840.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets: a) worksite - Employees retrieving bricks for installation directly under ongoing brick installation were not wearing head protection; on or about 08/20/2014. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 VII |
| Issuance Date |
2014-09-02 |
| Current Penalty |
1680.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section. a) Worksite - Employees working from a fabricated frame scaffold approximately 11 feet, 6 inches above the ground were not protected from falling; on or about 08/20/2014. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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