Most Frequently CitedSerious Violations
Construction – FY 2009
OSHA Federal Standards
October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 2
2226
1869
1576
1525
1433
1395
1241
1128
1052
1036
501(b)(13) - M
501(b)(1) - M
503(a)(1) - M
100(a) - E
1053(b)(1) - X
453(b)(2)(v) - L
451(g)(1) - L
451(e)(1) - L
451(b)(1) - L
102(a)(1) - E
Most Frequently Cited Serious Violationsin Construction – FY 2009
Aerial Lifts - Body belt and lanyard
Head protection
Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface
Eye & face protection
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.
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 3
845
838
612
205
120
20(b)(2)
21(b)(2)
20(b)(1)
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
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 4
Subpart D - Occupational Health & Environmental Controls
(1926.50 - 66)
55
45
32
30
30
62(d)(1)(i)
50(c)
62(d)(2)(v)(A)
50(g)
62(d)(2)(v)(F)
Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Emergency eyewash/shower
Lead - Exposure assessment
First aid training
Lead – Interim training
Lead – Interim respiratory protection
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 5
Subpart E - Personal Protective & Life Saving Equipment
(1926.95 - 107)
1525
1036
391
27
24
100(a)
102(a)(1)
95(a)
102(a)(2)
106(a)
Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Head protection
Required eye & face protection – ANSI requirements
PPE - Provided, used & maintained
Eye & face protection
Life jackets/vests
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 6
Subpart F - Fire Protection & Prevention(1926.150 - 159)
23
23
18
17
17
48150(c)(1)(i)
150(c)(1)(iv)
153(o)
150(c)(1)(vi)
152(e)(4)
153(j)
Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Extinguishers within 50 ft. of flammables/combustibles
2A fire extinguishers - Building areaExtinguishers on each floor
Flammable/combustible liquids dispensing units - Protection
Storage of LPG containers
LP Gas – Protection from vehicle damage
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 7
41
37
25
3
3
200(g)(2)
200(g)(1)
201(a)
200(b)(1)
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
Danger signs only where immediate hazard exists
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 8
Subpart H - Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal
(1926.250 - 252)
37
24
21
20
18
251(a)(1)
252(a)
251(b)(1)
251(e)(8)(iii)
251(a)(6)
Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Rigging equipment inspection & removal from service
Welded alloy steel chain slings - Identification
Slings, fastenings & attachments - Inspections
Exterior drop chutes
Synthetic web slings with snags, cuts, etc. - Removal from service
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 9
Subpart I - Tools: Hand & Power(1926.300 - 307)
114
70
55
42
38
300(b)(1)
304(f)
304(i)(1)
304(d)
300(b)(2)
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
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 10
Subpart J - Welding & Cutting(1926.350 -354)
55
50
21
14
14
350(a)(9)
350(a)(10)
352(d)
350(a)(7)
351(b)(4)
Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Cylinders secured upright
Use of steadying device for cylinders in use
Oxygen cylinder storage
Cables needing repair
Fire extinguishing equipment in area
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 11
Subpart K - Electrical(1926.400 - 449)
502
306
232
216
213
404(f)(6)
404(b)(1)(i)
405(g)(2)(iv)
416(e)(1)
403(b)(2)
Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Ground fault protection
Grounding path
Equipment installation & use
Worn/frayed cords or cables
Flexible cords – Strain relief
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 12
Subpart L - Scaffolds(1926.450 - 454)
1395
1241
1128
1052
1019
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
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 13
2226
1869
1576
729
406
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
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 14
45
35
34
31
29
550(a)(1)
550(a)(5)
550(b)(2)
550(a)(9)
550(a)(6)
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
Swing radius at rear of crane barricaded
ANSI Requirements
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 15
Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, & Marine Operations
(1926.600 - 606)
66
31
29
28
27
602(c)(1)(vi)
602(c)(1)(viii)(A)
600(a)(3)(i)
602(c)(1)(ii)
602(a)(9)(ii)
Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Earthmoving/compacting equipment - Reverse signal alarm
Suspended heavy equipment – Blocked/cribbed to prevent falling
Approval for modifications
Lifting/hauling equipment - Use of safety platform
Industrial trucks - ANSI B56.1-1969
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 16
Subpart P - Excavations(1926.650 - 652)
81
278
300
387
672652(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
Inspections by competent person
Protection from falling/rolling materials/equipment
Egress from trench excavations
Competent person inspection - Employees removed from hazard
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 17
Subpart Q - Concrete & Masonry Construction(1926.700 - 706)
249
15
13
10
701(b)
706(b)
703(a)(1)
703(a)(2)
Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Reinforcing steel - Guarding
Masonry walls - Bracing
Formwork – Drawings/plans available on jobsite
Formwork – Capable of supporting loads
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 18
Subpart R – Steel Erection(1926.750 - 761)
190
35
23
12
8
760(a)(1)
761(b)
760(b)(3)
760(b)(1)
760(c)(3)
Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Protection from fall hazards
Controlled Decking Zone designated & marked
Fall protection for connectors – 15’ to 30’
Fall hazard training
Fall protection for connectors – More than 2 stories or 30’
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 19
47
8
6
6
850(a)
850(g)
850(h)
850(i)
Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Subpart T - Demolition(1926.850 - 860)
Engineering survey - Prior to operations
Debris dropped through holes without use of chutes - Barricades
Floor openings covered
Wall openings protected
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 20
Subpart X - Ladders(1926.1050 - 1060)
Stairrails & handrails
1433
472
379
267
255
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
Number of Serious Violations - FY 2009 21
Subpart Z - Toxic & Hazardous Substances(1926.1100 - 1152)
34
29
27
23
17
1101(f)(2)(i)
1101(e)(1)
1101(k)(9)(i)
1101(i)(1)
1101(k)(2)(i)Sta
nd
ard
- 1
92
6.
Asbestos - Exposure assessment by competent person
Asbestos – Before work, determine ACM/PACM*
Asbestos - Training program
Asbestos – Class I, II & III work in regulated areas
* Asbestos-containing material/Presumed asbestos-containing material
Asbestos – Protective clothing
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