OSHA Inspection: ROBERT J. DILGARD

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a):Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets.  a) On or about June 13, 2024; an employee working below roof framing activity and a forklift elevated platform was not wearing head protection.  Note: Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(h)(2):Employees working below a scaffold were not protected from falling tools, materials or equipment in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (h)(2)(i)-(v) of this section:  a) On or about June 13, 2024; a makeshift elevated platform (scaffolding) supported by a Sky Jack rough terrain forklift was used for framing activities.  The platform did not have any form of falling object protection.  Workers were on the ground below.  Note: Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2074.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.  a) On June 13, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees without approved eye protection used equipment including a nail gun and circular saw while performing framing activities.   Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(a)(6): Scaffolds were not designed by a qualified person and were not constructed and loaded in accordance with that design:   a) On June 13, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees performed framing activities from a sheet of OSB supported by a Sky Jack rough terrain forklift.  The employees were exposed to an approximate 12-foot fall to the ground below.  Note) Abatement documentation AND certification of corrective action are required for this item.

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(c)(2)(iv): Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment were used to support scaffold platforms when they were not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use:  a) On June 13, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees performed framing activities from a sheet of OSB supported by a Sky Jack, Model - VR-1056D, Serial Number - 87300110, rough terrain forklift.    Note) Abatement documentation AND certification of corrective action are required for this item.

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.454(a):The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  a) On June 13, 2024 and at times prior thereto employees performed framing activities from a sheet of OSB supported by a rough terrain forklift. The OSB sheet was secured with a rachet strap to the forklift. The employees were exposed to an approximate 12 foot fall to the ground below.  Note) Abatement documentation AND certification of corrective action are required for this item.

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.602(c)(1)(i):Lifting and hauling equipment did not have the rated capacity clearly posted on the vehicle so as to be clearly visible to the operator:  a) On or about June 13, 2024 and at times prior thereto; an employee operated a SkyJack model VR-1056D rough terrain forklift.  The data plate / label was damaged and not legible.  Note) Abatement documentation AND certification of corrective action are required for this item.

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.602(d): The employer did not ensure that each employee operating a powered industrial vehicle had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph 29 CFR 1910.178(l):Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under paragraph (d) of this section are identical to those set forth at paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178.  and as referenced by the note contained in 1926.602(d).   a) On or about June 13, 2024 and at times prior thereto; an employee operated a SkyJack model VR-1056D rough terrain forklift.    Note: Abatement documentation AND Certification of corrective action are required for this item.

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level:  a) On June 13, 2024 and at times prior thereto employees performed framing activities from a sheet of OSB supported by a rough terrain forklift. The employee was exposed to an approximate 12 foot fall to the ground below.  Note) Abatement and Certification of corrective action ARE required for this item.

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  a) On or about June 13, 2024 and at times prior thereto; employees performed framing activities, which included roof sheathing and construction of a dormer, on a 10:12 pitched roof.  Employees were exposed to fall hazards ranging approximately 11 feet up to 21.5 feet.        Note) Abatement documentation AND certification of corrective action are required for this item.

Issued

2024-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(iii): The employer did not assure that each employee had been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used:  a) On or about June 13, 2024 and at times prior thereto; employees performed framing activities, which included roof sheathing, on a 10-12 pitched roof. Employees were exposed to fall hazards ranging approximately 11 feet up to 21.5 feet.   Note) Abatement and Certification of corrective action ARE required for this item.