Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260020 B02 General safety and health provisions.
Inspection Nr: 1066884.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/06/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 10/19/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/16/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/2015 | $2,800.00 | 11/06/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person designated by the employer: (a)Eagle Construction @ 424 Clark Street, Eaton, CO 80615: On and before May 18th, 2015, the employer did not ensure, as part of the injury/accident prevention responsibilities, the exposing employer did not ensure that a competent person conducted an inspection(s) of the jobsite to ensure that each employee was protected from any associated hazard such as, but not limited to; struck-by and crushing hazards that could have resulted in an injury. On May 18th, 2015, an employee working alone in the employers yard was attempting to hook-up a trailer loaded with a Skid Steer. An Erskine Hydraulic Concrete Breaker (Skid Steer Attachment) had been placed adjacent to the trailer and left unsecured. The concrete breaker became unstable and unexpectedly fell on the employee causing crushing injuries resulting in a fatality. The condition exposed an employee to struck-by and crushing hazards. Abatement note: The requirements and duties of a competent person are: (1)A competent person as one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. (2)The competent person must understand and be able to carry out the tasks specified in the OSHA standards. The competent person must have knowledge about hazards regarding the work, tools, and equipment.
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