OSHA Inspection: WACHTER, INC.

Issued

2023-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury.  On or about May 20, 2023, the employer did not assess the work site for unsafe work conditions and instruct the employees of the unsafe conditions.  This exposed the employees to struck-by and electrical hazards.

Issued

2023-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8929.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a):  Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.  a.  On or about May 20, 2023, an employee was operating an aerial lift in the elevated position underneath trusses and beams near aisle I1 without a protective helmet.  This exposed the employee to a struck-by and electrical hazard.  b.  On or about May 20, 2023, an employee was operating an aerial lift in the elevated position underneath trusses and beams without a protective helmet.  This exposed the employee to a struck-by and electrical hazard.

Issued

2023-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(a)(3): The employer began work without determining by inquiry or direct observation, or by instruments, whether any part of an energized electric power circuit, exposed or concealed, is so located that the performance of the work may bring any person, tool, or machine into physical or electrical contact with the electric power circuit.  The employer did not post warning signs and advise employees of the location of the circuit, hazards, and protective measures they need to take.    a.  On or about May 20, 2023, an employee was performing work activities next to energized circuits such as single phase 277-volt light fixtures.  This exposed the employee to an electrical hazard.  b.  On or about May 20, 2023, an employee was performing work activities next to energized circuits such as single phase 277-volt light fixtures.  This exposed the employee to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2023-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(2): Scaffold platforms and walkways were not at least 18 inches wide:   On or about May 20, 2023, an employee stepped onto the guardrail and toeboard of the mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) to elevate his work level height.  The guardrail surface was not at least 18 inches wide and this exposed the employee to a fall hazard.

Issued

2023-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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.   On or about May 20, 2023, an employee used the guardrail and toeboard of the mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) to elevate his work level height.  The employee was not in use of fall protection, and this exposed the employee to a fall hazard.

Issued

2023-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(4)(ii): The top edge height on all suspended scaffolds where both a guardrail and a personal fall arrest system were not between 36 inches (0.9 m) and 45 inches (1.2 m) above the platform surface Note:  For supported scaffolds manufactured and placed in service before January 1, 2000, and on all suspended scaffolds where both a guardrail and a personal fall arrest system are required, the top edge height should be between 36 inches (0.9 m) and 45.   On or about May 20, 2023, an employee used the guardrail and toeboard of a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) to elevate the working level height.  This brought the employee above the guardrail system, exposing the employee to a fall hazard.