OSHA Inspection: SKYLINE HOMES

Issued

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $12500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:   At the worksite employees were exposed to struck by hazards from the cranes and materials being lifted. A complete periodic inspection of the hoist chains on all gantry cranes in the facility has not been documented since Feb 2021. The cranes are located at the following locations in the facility: 1     FLOOR JIG 2	FLOOR JIG 3	STATION 1 4	STATION 1 5	INTERIOR WALLS EAST 6	INTERIOR WALLS WEST 7	SIDE WALLS SW. 8	SIDE WALLS S. MIDDLE 9	SIDE WALLS SE. 10	END WALL 11	SIDE WALLS NORTHWEST 12	SIDE WALLS MIDDLE 13	SIDE WALLS NE. 14	ROOF JIG TRANS EAST. 15	ROOF JIG TRANS WEST. 16	ROOF JIG MATERIAL 17	ROOF JIG BEAM E. 18	ROOF JIG BEAM W. 19	ROOF JIG SLIDE 20	ROOF JIG SLIDE E. 21	ROOF JIG SLIDE W.

Issued

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6696.00 · Current $5357.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(n)(1): Size of load. The crane shall not be loaded beyond its rated load except for test purposes as provided in paragraph (k) of this section. The crane was loaded beyond its rated load:   On or about  July 11, 2023, employees working in the Roofing Area,  were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a crane with a jig that was overloaded.  The crane jig is rated for 500 lbs. The employees were routinely lifting and moving plywood boards that were 76' long, 2" high and 16" across. Per the employer, the longer loads weigh 753 lbs.  This weight is in excess of the capability of the jig.

Issued

2023-10-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $12500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(13):The top or step of a stepladder was used as a step:  At the jobsite, an employee engaged in framing  construction activities was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 6 feet from the top of the ladder to the floor 6 feet below. Employee was utilizing the top step of a 6-ft. Werner A-frame ladder to access the top of wood framing for the  structure during construction activities