Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations Construction – FY 2008

Most Frequently CitedSerious Violations

Construction – FY 2008

Number of Serious Violations - FY 2008

2

2012

1901

1576

1536

1386

1300

1239

1123

1057

898

501(b)(13) - M

501(b)(1) - M

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

100(a) - E

503(a)(1) - M

451(g)(1) - L

1053(b)(1) - X

451(e)(1) - L

451(b)(1) - L

454(a) - L

Most Frequently Cited Serious Violationsin Construction – FY 2008

Aerial Lifts - Body belt and lanyard

Head protection

Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface

Training for employees using scaffolds

Fall hazards training program

Scaffolds - Fall protection

Fall protection - Unprotected sides & edges

Fall protection – Residential construction 6’ or more

Scaffolds - Platform construction

Scaffolds - Access

Sta

nd

ard

& S

ub

part

- 1

92

6.

-


3

857

709

709

235

134

21(b)(2)

20(b)(1)

20(b)(2)

25(a)

28(a)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

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)

53

36

25

22

21

50(c)

62(d)(1)(i)

50(g)

51(f)

55(b)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Emergency eyewash/shower

Lead - Exposure assessment

First aid training

Administrative/Engineering Controls/PPE

Washing facilities


5

Subpart E - Personal Protective & Life Saving Equipment

(1926.95 - 107)

1536

886

467

16

14

100(a)

102(a)(1)

95(a)

106(a)

102(a)(2)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

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)

25

21

21

16

16

62150(c)(1)(i)

150(c)(1)(vi)

150(a)(1)

150(c)(1)(iv)

150(a)(4)

153(o)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6. Extinguishers within 50 ft. of flammables/combustibles

2A fire extinguishers - Building area

Extinguishers on each floor

Firefighting equipment - Inspected

Fire protection program

LP Gas – Protection from vehicle damage


7

35

27

16

12

5

200(g)(2)

201(a)

200(g)(1)

200(a)

202

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

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)

40

35

20

16

14

251(a)(1)

252(a)

251(b)(1)

251(e)(8)

250(b)(1)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Rigging equipment inspection & removal from service

Welded alloy steel chain slings - Identification

Material storage distances

Exterior drop chutes

Synthetic web slings - Removal from service


9

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

117

88

60

60

56

300(b)(1)

304(f)

300(b)(2)

304(d)

304(i)(1)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Woodworking tools - ANSI requirements

Guarding of rotating/moving parts

Tools designed for guards - Guards in place

Guarding of ripsaws

Guarding of portable circular saws


10

Subpart J - Welding & Cutting(1926.350 -354)

84

48

21

19

17

350(a)(9)

350(a)(10)

350(a)(1)

350(h)

351(b)(4)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Cylinders secured upright

Regulators/Gauges in working order

Oxygen cylinder storage

Cables needing repair

Valve protection caps


11

Subpart K - Electrical(1926.400 - 449)

484

347

224

202

191

404(f)(6)

404(b)(1)(i)

405(g)(2)(iv)

403(b)(2)

416(e)(1)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Ground fault protection

Grounding path

Equipment installation & use

Worn/frayed cords or cables

Flexible cords – Strain relief


12

Subpart L - Scaffolds(1926.450 - 454)

1576

1300

1123

1057

898

453(b)(2)(v)

451(g)(1)

451(e)(1)

451(b)(1)

454(a)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

926.

Scaffolds above 10 ft. - Fall protection

Scaffold access

Scaffold platform construction

Aerial lifts - Body belt & lanyard

Training for employees using scaffolds


13

2012

1901

1386

578

326

501(b)(13)

501(b)(1)

503(a)(1)

501(b)(10)

501(b)(11)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

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

34

31

28

26

21

550(a)(1)

550(b)(2)

550(a)(5)

550(a)(6)

550(a)(19)

Sta

nd

ard

- 19

26.

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

(1926.550 - 556)

Cranes and derricks – Manufacturers’ specifications

Inspection prior to use – Competent person

Annual inspection – Competent person

Employees kept clear of loads

ANSI Requirements


15

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

(1926.600 - 606)

51

33

32

28

26

602(c)(1)(vi)

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

602(c)(1)(ii)

602(a)(9)(ii)

602(a)(9)(i)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Earthmoving/compacting equipment - Reverse signal alarm

Bi-directional machines - Horn

Approval for modifications

Lifting/hauling equipment - Use of safety platform

Industrial trucks - ANSI B56.1-1969


16

Subpart P - Excavations(1926.650 - 652)

79

331

381

393

799652(a)(1)

651(c)(2)

651(k)(1)

651(j)(2)

651(k)(2)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Employee protection in excavations - Protective system use


Protection from falling/rolling materials/equipment

Egress from trench excavations

Competent person inspection - Employees removed from hazard


17

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

242

13

11

6

6

701(b)

706(b)

703(a)(1)

703(b)(7)

706(a)(1)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Reinforcing steel - Guarding

Masonry walls - Bracing

Eccentric loads prohibited

Formwork – Capable of supporting loads

Masonry walls – Limited access zone prior to start


18

Subpart R – Steel Erection(1926.750 - 761)

235

62

30

10

8

760(a)(1)

761(b)

760(b)(3)

760(b)(1)

754(a)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Protection from fall hazards

Structural steel assembly - Stability

Fall protection for connectors – 15’ to 30’

Fall hazard training

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


19

50

7

6

6

850(a)

859(g)

852(a)

856(b)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Subpart T - Demolition(1926.850 - 860)

Engineering survey - Prior to operations

Chutes – No material dropped outside structure unless protected

Floor openings – Curbs or stop-logs



20

Subpart X - Ladders(1926.1050 - 1060)

Stairrails & handrails

1239

425

348

324

235

1053(b)(1)

1060(a)

1053(b)(4)

1052(c)(1)

1053(b)(13)

Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface

Top of stepladder improperly used

Training program

Appropriate use of ladders


21

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

30

24

24

24

24

1101(f)(2)(i)

1101(f)(1)(i)

1101(k)(3)(i)

1101(k)(9)(i)

1101(i)(1)Sta

nd

ard

- 1

92

6.

Asbestos - Exposure assessment by competent person

Asbestos – Identify AMC/PACM* before work

Asbestos - Training program

Asbestos - Monitoring

* Asbestos-containing material/Presumed asbestos-containing material

Asbestos – Protective clothing

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Most Frequently Cited Serious Violations Construction – FY 2008