Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations Construction – FY 2005

Most Frequently CitedSerious Violations

Construction – FY 2005

Number of Serious Violations - FY 2005

2

1718

1659

1375

1255

1086

1055

988

929

910

847

501(b)(1) - M

501(b)(13) - M

100(a) - E

451(g)(1) - L

453(b)(2)(v) - L

503(a)(1) - M

451(e)(1) - L

1053(b)(1) - X

451(b)(1) - L

21(b)(2) - C

Most Frequently Cited Serious Violationsin Construction – FY 2005

Fall hazards training program

Head protection

Scaffolds - Platform construction

Employee training programs

Aerial lifts – Body belt & lanyard

Scaffolds - Fall protection

Fall protection - Unprotected sides & edges

Fall protection – Residential construction 6’ or more

Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface

Scaffolds - Access

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There were also 317 Section 5(a)(1) violations cited in construction SIC codes (1500 – 1799) during this period.


3

847

637

558

232

90

21(b)(2)

20(b)(2)

20(b)(1)

25(a)

28(a)

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92

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Subpart C - General Safety & Health(1926.20 - 35)

Employee training programs

Inspections by competent person

Initiate and maintain accident prevention programs

Personal protective equipment – Employer responsibility

Housekeeping


4

Subpart D - Occupational Health & Environmental Controls

(1926.50 - 66)

46

44

33

27

26

62(d)(1)(i)

50(c)

55(a)

55(b)

62(d)(2)(v)(B)

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92

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Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts & mists - Employee exposure

Lead - Exposure assessment

First aid training

Lead – Interim personal protective clothing & equipment

Gases, vapors, etc. – Administrative/Engineering controls


5

Subpart E - Personal Protective & Life Saving Equipment

(1926.95 - 107)

1375

643

320

22

14

100(a)

102(a)(1)

95(a)

106(a)

102(a)(2)

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92

6.

Head protection

Required eye & face protection – ANSI requirements

PPE - Provided, used & maintained

Eye & face protection

Life jackets/vests


6

Subpart F - Fire Protection & Prevention(1926.150 - 159)

29

26

16

15

45150(c)(1)(i)

153(o)

150(c)(1)(vi)

150(a)(1)

152(e)(4)

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92

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Extinguishers within 50 ft. of flammables/combustibles

2A fire extinguishers - Building area

Fire protection program

LP-Gas systems – Protection from vehicular traffic

Flammable/combustible liquids dispensing units – Protection from damage


7

52

50

39

14

10

200(g)(2)

200(g)(1)

201(a)

200(a)

202

Sta

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92

6.

Subpart G - Signs, Signals & Barricades(1926.200 - 203)

Traffic control signs/devices - Requirements

Barricades - Requirements

Flaggers – Proper signaling by & use of

Traffic signs at points of hazard

Visible signs & symbols


8

Subpart H - Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal

(1926.250 - 252)

33

19

18

13

12

251(a)(1)

251(e)(8)(iii)

252(a)

251(b)(1)

251(a)(4)

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92

6.

Rigging equipment inspection & removal from service

Torn/cut synthetic web slings - Removal from service

Alloy steel chain slings - Identification

Exterior drop chutes

Rigging equipment – Custom lifting accessories marked & proof-tested


9

Subpart I - Tools: Hand & Power(1926.300 - 307)

77

67

36

35

33

304(f)

300(b)(1)

300(b)(2)

304(h)(1)

304(d)

Sta

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92

6.

Woodworking tools - ANSI requirements

Guarding of rotating/moving parts

Tools designed for guards - Guards in place

Guarding of circular saws

Guarding of circular crosscut table saws


10

Subpart J - Welding & Cutting(1926.350 -354)

84

67

30

19

17

350(a)(9)

350(a)(10)

350(a)(1)

350(a)(7)

352(d)

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92

6.

Cylinders secured upright

Fire extinguishing equipment in area

Oxygen cylinder storage

Valve protection caps

Use of device to keep cylinders steady while in use


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Subpart K - Electrical(1926.400 - 449)

372

350

207

176

133

133

404(f)(6)

404(b)(1)(i)

404(b)(1)(ii)

403(b)(2)

405(b)(2)

416(e)(1)

Sta

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92

6.

Ground fault protection

Grounding path

Equipment installation & use

Ground-fault circuit interrupters

Worn/frayed cords & cables

Pull boxes, junction boxes & fittings - Covers


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Subpart L - Scaffolds(1926.450 - 454)

1255

1086

988

910

737

451(g)(1)

453(b)(2)(v)

451(e)(1)

451(b)(1)

454(a)

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92

6.

Scaffolds above 10 ft. - Fall protection

Scaffold access

Scaffold platform construction

Aerial lifts - Body belt & lanyard

Training for employees using scaffolds


13

1718

1659

1055

516

305

501(b)(1)

501(b)(13)

503(a)(1)

501(b)(10)

501(b)(11)

Sta

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92

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Subpart M - Fall Protection(1926.500 - 503)

Fall protection - Residential construction 6’ or more

Fall hazards training program

Fall protection - Unprotected sides & edges

Fall protection - Roofing work on low-slope roofs

Fall protection – Steep roofs


14

26

26

22

17

17

550(a)(9)

550(a)(15)(i)

550(a)(1)

550(a)(5)

550(a)(19)

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Subpart N - Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors

(1926.550 - 556)

Cranes and derricks – Manufacturers’ specifications

Competent person

Clearances between power lines & equipment

Swing radius at rear of crane barricaded

Employees kept clear of loads


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Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, & Marine Operations

(1926.600 - 606)

56

38

31

27

26

602(c)(1)(vi)

602(a)(9)(ii)

602(c)(1)(viii)(A)

602(a)(9)(i)

600(a)(3)(i)

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92

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Earthmoving/compacting equipment - Reverse signal alarm

Bi-directional machines - Horn

Suspended heavy equipment blocked or cribbed

Lifting/hauling equipment - Use of safety platform

Industrial trucks - ANSI B56.1-1969


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Subpart P - Excavations(1926.650 - 652)

121

308

385

407

843652(a)(1)

651(c)(2)

651(k)(1)

651(j)(2)

651(k)(2)

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92

6.

Employee protection in excavations - Protective system use

Inspections by competent person

Protection from falling/rolling materials/equipment

Egress from trench excavations

Competent person inspection - Employees removed from hazard


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Subpart Q - Concrete & Masonry Construction(1926.700 - 706)

225

11

7

6

701(b)

703(a)(1)

706(b)

706(a)(1)

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92

6.

Reinforcing steel - Guarding

Masonry walls - Bracing

Masonry walls – Limited access zone prior to start

Formwork – Capable of supporting loads


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Subpart R – Steel Erection(1926.750 - 761)

213

59

27

14

13

760(a)(1)

761(b)

760(b)(3)

760(a)(2)

760(b)(1)

Sta

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92

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Protection from fall hazards

Perimeter safety cables

Fall protection for connectors – 15’ to 30’

Fall hazard training

Fall protection for connectors – More than 2 stories or 30’


19

46

7

7

7

6

6

850(a)

850(b)

852(a)

859(g)

850(h)

850(i)

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92

6.

Subpart T - Demolition(1926.850 - 860)

Engineering survey - Prior to operations

Inspections by competent person during demolition

Floor openings covered

Fire, flood, explosion damage – Shoring/bracing

Debris dropped through holes without use of chutes - Barricades

Chutes – No material dropped outside structure unless protected


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Subpart X - Ladders(1926.1050 - 1060)

Stairrails & handrails

929

301

225

208

179

1053(b)(1)

1052(c)(1)

1060(a)

1053(b)(4)

1051(a)

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92

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Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface

Stairway/ladder when 19” or more break in elevation

Training program

Appropriate use of ladders


21

Subpart Z - Toxic & Hazardous Substances(1926.1100 - 1152)

20

12

10

9

8

1101(f)(2)(i)

1101(g)(1)(iii)

1101(k)(9)(i)

1101(k)(3)(i)

1101(e)(1)Sta

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92

6.

Asbestos - Exposure assessment by competent person

Asbestos - Class I, II, & III asbestos work in regulated areas

Asbestos – Prompt clean-up & disposalAsbestos - Training program

Asbestos - Identify ACM/PACM* before work

*Asbestos-containing material/Presumed asbestos-containing material


22

63

62

36

36

22

134(e)(1)

134(c)(1)

134(d)(1)(iii)

134(f)(2)

134(f)(1)

Respiratory Protection (1910.134)Cited in Construction SIC Codes

Medical evaluation to determine employee’s ability to use respirator

Fit testing prior to initial use & annually

Evaluation of respiratory hazards

Qualitative or quantitative fit testing

Written respiratory protection program

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23

72

21

18

4

178(l)(1)(i)

178(l)(6)

178(l)(1)(ii)

178(l)(2)(ii)

Powered Industrial TruckOperator Training [1910.178(l)]Cited in Construction SIC Codes

Training prior to truck operation

Training: Formal & operator performance evaluation

Operator certification

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Operator competency


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Hazard Communication (1910.1200)Cited in Construction SIC Codes

191

79

68

67

56

1200(e)(1)

1200(h)(1)

1200(h)

1200(g)(8)

1200(g)(1)

Written program

Information & training

Material Safety Data Sheets readily accessible

Training initially & for new hazards

Material Safety Data Sheets

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Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations Construction – FY 2005