OSHA Inspection: FORGE BUILDING COMPANY, LLC

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6026.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(2):Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:  (a) On September 7th, 2023 and times prior to, the controlling employer did not ensure that its sub-contractor employees were protected from electrical shock, as extension cords used to provide power from a junction box to multiple parts of the property were connected in a series and spanned an approximate total distance of 700 feet.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I):Flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring were not protected from damage:  (a) On September 7th, 2023 and times prior to, the controlling employer did not ensure that its sub-contractor employees were protected from electrical shock, as an extension cord was run through a hole cut in an aluminum wall. The hole was not protected and had multiple sharp portions that could damage the cords insulation.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(2):Extension cords were fastened with staples, hung from nails, or suspended by wire:  (a) On September 7th, 2023 and times prior, he controlling employer did not ensure that its sub-contractor employees were protected as multiple extension cords were suspended by rope from the adjacent building in order to run power to different portions of the property.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12055.00 · Current $8000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(1):Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii)  (a): On September 7th, 2023 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that its sub-contractor protected its employees from falls while applying stucco from the second level of the scaffolding.  Multiple scaffolding platforms only had two of the required 4 planks.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(4)(i):Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms.  (a): On September 7th, 2023 and times prior, the controlling employer did not ensure that its sub-contractor employees were protected from falls while working on scaffolding that did not have guardrails on open sides, leading to potential falls of 13.5 feet.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12055.00 · Current $8000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(e)(1):When scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Crossbraces were used as a means of access.  (a): On September 7th, 2023 and times prior, the controlling employer did not ensure that its sub-contractor employees were protected from falls while accessing scaffolding platforms. Employees used cross braces for access and egress purposes.   Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(e)(9)(iv):Cross braces on tubular welded frame scaffolds were used as a means of access or egress.  (a) On September 7th, 2023 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that its subcontractor protected its employees from falls while accessing the lower and upper levels of scaffolding. Employees used the frames of the scaffold.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6026.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(h)(2)(ii): A toeboard was not erected along the edge of platforms more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower levels for a distance sufficient to protect employees below:  (a) On September 7th, 2023 and times prior, the controlling employer did not ensure that its sub-contractor protected employees working below the scaffold from falling materials such as a bucket with stucco and application tools.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."

Issued

2024-01-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12055.00 · Current $8000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.452(c)(2):Tubular welded frames and panels were not braced by cross, horizontal, or diagonal braces, or combination thereof, which would have secured vertical members together laterally:  (a) On September 7th, 2023 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that its sub-contractor protected its employees while applying stucco from the second and first level of a scaffold.  Bracing was missing in several areas throughout the scaffold.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. See enclosed "Certification of Corrective Actions Worksheet."