OSHA has inspected Ames Construction, Inc. 11 times in Nevada since 1991.
The latest one began on Mar 8, 2018 on a referral, in Virginia City.
Those inspections ended with 29 citation items: 3 serious and 26 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $17,143 and now stand at $9,700, 43% lower after settlements or reviews.
Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart comes up most often in these citations: 5 items under 1926.500.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,079, and Ames Construction, Inc. averages $1,975 (2 cited inspections).
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
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Watch this company110 Q Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1) · Electrical safety in construction |
Serious | $3,443 | $2,410 | Apr 25, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3) · Electrical safety in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 2018 | Final |
Usa Parkway State Route 439, Mccarran, NV 89434 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.652(b)(1)(ii) · Trench protection |
Serious | $2,200 | $1,540 | Mar 3, 2017 | Final |
Galena Creek Bridge Site, Reno, NV 89511 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Galena Creek Bridge Site, Reno, NV 89511 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Feb 10, 2006 (fatal): Employee is killed when run over by motor grader
On February 10, 2006, Employee #1 was operating a Caterpillar 140G motor grader to dress a haul road. He was backing up the haul road to make another pass, when the grader began rolling back down the grade. The motor grader veered to the ri ght, and just as it went over the embankment, Employee #1 jumped out of the left side door. He was run over by the motor grader and killed.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs |
Other-than-serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | May 2, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(4) · Construction safety programs |
Other-than-serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | May 2, 2006 | Closed |
395 By Pass & Russell Lane, Carson City, NV 89706 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
243 Lake Shore Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005 · Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(4) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 14, 2004 | Closed |
243 Lake Shore Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1520 Big Bend Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1520 Big Bend Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.152(g)(4) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.152(g)(6) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.651(l)(2) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1992 | Closed |
1520 Big Bend Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.52(b) · Occupational noise exposure |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(2) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.352(b) · Fire prevention |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(5) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1) · Electrical safety in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(8) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i) · Ladders in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1926.152(g)(4) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1926.152(g)(6) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1992 | Closed |
1520 Big Bend Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(2) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Jan 17, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.103(c)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(1)(iii) · Ladders in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.403(i)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1926.651(l)(1) · Excavations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1926.59(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1991 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(1)(iii)
(iii) Each fixed ladder: At least two loads of 250 pounds (114 kg) each, concentrated between any two consecutive attachments (the number and position of additional concentrated loads of 250 pounds (114 kg) each, determined from anticipated usage of the ladder, shall also be included), plus anticipated loads caused by ice buildup, winds, rigging, and impact loads resulting from the use of ladder safety devices. Each step or rung shall be capable of supporting a single concentrated load of at least 250 pounds (114 kg) applied in the middle of the step or rung. Ladders built in conformance with the applicable provisions of appendix A will be deemed to meet this requirement.
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i)
(5)(i) Non-self-supporting ladders shall be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support).
29 CFR 1926.152(g)(4)
(4) The dispensing nozzle shall be an approved automatic-closing type without a latch-open device.
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