OSHA has inspected Focht Construction 2 times in Ohio since 2004.
The latest one began on Nov 2, 2022 as a planned inspection, in Port Clinton.
Those inspections ended with 2 citation items: 2 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $8,301 and now stand at $4,300, 48% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,079, and Focht Construction averages $2,600 (1 cited inspection).
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Watch this company124 Laurel Ave, Port Clinton, OH 43452 · Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $5,801 | $2,600 | Dec 13, 2022 | Final |
266 Benedict Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,700 | Feb 17, 2005 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1)
(b)(1) Unprotected sides and edges. Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1)
(a) Training program. (1) The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.