OSHA Inspection: NOAH INDUSTRIAL LLC

Issued

2024-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6222.00 · Current $4355.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.200(b)(1):The employer did not use a danger sign where an immediate hazard existed:  On or about September 27, 2023, at a commercial jobsite located at 1923 West Hwy 287, Corrigan, Polk County, Texas 75939, on a new wood chip drying unit structure under construction (project INDY OSB Green Bin Support Structure), approximately 70 feet high, employer failed to use a danger sign for unsecured grating and open holes.

Issued

2024-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $10163.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.754(e)(5)(i):Metal decking was not laid tightly and immediately secured upon placement to prevent accidental movement or displacement:  On or about September 27, 2023, at a commercial jobsite located at 1923 West Hwy 287, Corrigan, Polk County, Texas 75939, on a new wood chip drying unit structure under construction (project INDY OSB Green Bin Support Structure), approximately 70 feet high,  employer failed to ensure metal decking panels were immediately secured upon placement to prevent accidental movement or displacement.

Issued

2024-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14518.00 · Current $14518.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fall hazards.  On or about September 27, 2023, at a commercial jobsite located at 1923 West Hwy 287, Corrigan, Polk County, Texas 75939, on a new wood chip drying unit structure under construction (project INDY OSB Green Bin Support Structure), approximately 70 feet high, employer failed to ensure employee(s) were protected from fall hazards above 15 feet, when it was known that steel decking/grating was not supported by structural members and secured.  Among other methods, feasible means of abatement would be to follow ANSI ASSP Z.359 Fall Protection and Fall Restraint Standards.