OSHA Inspection: DONALDSON INTERIORS, INC.

Issued

2014-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:    a) Worksite, Interior, 3rd Flr - Material such as, but not limited to, sheetrock, metal studs, insulation, paper, tape and cardboard, was left on the floor of the atrium where employees were engaged in work activity; on, or about, 03/20/2014.    b) Worksite, Interior, 2rd Flr - Material such as, but not limited to, sheetrock, metal studs, insulation, paper, tape and cardboard, was left on the floor of the atrium where employees were engaged in work activity; on, or about, 03/20/2014.          Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1): The top edge height of the top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, was not 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level:    a) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, Southern Atrium Opening - Wire rope, used for top rails, hung between posts at a heights of approximately 37.25 inches to 38.5 inches; on, or about, 03/20/2014.           Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(4): When the 200 pound (890 N) test load specified in paragraph (b)(3) of this section was applied in a downward direction, the top edge of the guardrail deflected to a height less than 39 inches (1.0 m) above the walking/working level:     a) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, Southern Atrium Opening - When force, not greater than 50lbs, was applied in a downward direction the wire rope deflected to a height of approximately 31.5 inches; on, or about, 03/20/2014.         b) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, Central Atrium Opening - When force, not greater than 50lbs, was applied in a downward direction the wire rope deflected to a height of approximately 35 inches; on, or about, 03/20/2014.       c) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, North Atrium Opening - When force, not greater than 50lbs, was applied in a downward direction the wire rope deflected to a height of approximately 36 inches; on, or about, 03/20/2014.       d) Worksite, Interior; 2rd Flr, Southern Atrium Opening - When force, not greater than 50lbs, was applied in a downward direction the wire rope deflected to a height of approximately 32 inches; on, or about, 03/20/2014.       e) Worksite, Interior; 2rd Flr, Central Atrium Opening - When force, not greater than 50lbs, was applied in a downward direction the wire rope deflected to a height of approximately 31 inches; on, or about, 03/20/2014.       f) Worksite, Interior; 2rd Flr, North Atrium Opening - When force, not greater than 50lbs, was applied in a downward direction the wire rope deflected to a height of approximately 35 inches; on, or about, 03/20/2014.          Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(6): Guardrail systems were not surfaced so as to prevent injury to an employee from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent snagging of clothing.    a) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, Atrium - Wire rope was used for top and mid-rails. The dead end of wire rope was not secured and extended into areas where employees walk and work; on, or about, 03/20/2014.      b) Worksite, Interior; 2rd Flr, Atrium - Wire rope was used for top and mid-rails. The dead end of wire rope was not secured and extended into areas where employees walk and work; on, or about, 03/20/2014.         Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(9): The employer failed to ensure that wire rope used as a top rail was flagged at 6-foot intervals with high-visibility material.    a) Worksite, Interior; 3rd Flr, Atrium Openings - Wire rope was used for top and mid-rails without being flagged; on, or about, 03/20/2014.      b) Worksite, Interior; 2rd Flr, Atrium Openings - Wire rope was used for top and mid-rails without being flagged; on, or about, 03/20/2014.           Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(b)(2): Working spaces, walkways, and similar locations were not kept clear of cords which created a hazard to employees:    a) Worksite, Interior, 3rd Flr - Extension cords laid throughout atrium work areas presented tripping hazards; on, or about, 02/20/2014.     b) Worksite, Interior, 2rd Flr - Extension cords laid throughout atrium work areas presented tripping hazards; on, or about, 02/20/2014.           Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(4): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members were not provided between the top rail of the stairrail system and the stairway steps:    a) Worksite, Interior, Stair A - Stair-rail system was constructed without mid-rails; on, or about; 03/19/22014.      b) Worksite, Interior, Stair B - Stair-rail system was constructed without mid-rails; on, or about; 03/19/22014.      c) Worksite, Interior, Stair C - Stair-rail system was constructed without mid-rails; on, or about; 03/19/22014.           Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.