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Hicon, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Cincinnati, Ohio · Masonry Contractors · NAICS 238140

17inspections
40citation items
$19,912current penalties
Jan 27, 2020last inspection

Since 1982, OSHA inspectors have visited Hicon, Inc. in Ohio 17 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Jan 27, 2020 as a planned inspection, in Cincinnati.

In all, OSHA issued 40 citation items: 25 serious, 2 repeat and 13 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $34,543; today they stand at $19,912, 42% less.

The rule cited most here is 1926.451 (scaffolds, general requirements), 11 times.

Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Hicon, Inc. averages $4,764 across 2 cited inspections.

It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.

Hicon, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1982 to 2020
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 344584990 OPENED JAN 27, 2020Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 60 employees at the site · Closed May 13, 2020

5565 Salem Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45230 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Serious$0$5,000Apr 9, 2020Final

Inspection 343793956 OPENED FEB 19, 2019Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 63 employees at the site · Closed Mar 21, 2019

10627 Techwood Circle, Blue Ash, OH 45242 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 343036505 OPENED MAR 22, 2018Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 71 employees at the site · Closed Nov 8, 2019

9840 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Mar 20, 2018: Two employees are injured in fall from scaffold

At 11:30 a.m. on March 20, 2018, Employees #1 and #2, employed by a construction company, were engaged in exterior masonry work at a multiemployer construction project, a three-story commercial building. They were working from the planks of a scaffold when they fell through the planks, a fall height of 25 feet. Emergency services were called, and both employees were transported to the hospital. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for a fractured ankle. Employee #2 received treatment for his injuries, and he then was released without hospitalization.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$9,054$4,527Aug 13, 2018Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.454(a) · Scaffold training
Serious$9,054$0Aug 13, 2018Final

Inspection 314419748 OPENED APR 13, 2010Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Aug 4, 2010

3424 Stettinius Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts
Serious$875$875Jun 1, 2010Closed

Inspection 302137344 OPENED AUG 19, 1998Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Oct 6, 1998

4692 Manor Lake Drive, Mason, OH 45040 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction
Serious$1,500$700Sep 9, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(3) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Serious$1,500$700Sep 9, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Serious$1,500$700Sep 9, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Serious$1,500$700Sep 9, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1926.454(a) · Scaffold training
Serious$1,500$1,000Sep 9, 1998Closed

Inspection 121986244 OPENED APR 24, 1998Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 45 employees at the site · Closed Jun 18, 1998

4692 Manor Lake Drive, Mason, OH 45040 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Other-than-serious$875$875May 22, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(8) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Serious$525$525May 22, 1998Closed

Inspection 103245155 OPENED DEC 20, 1990Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Jan 8, 1991

42 Oak St., Cincinnati, OH 45217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 103134011 OPENED MAR 13, 1989Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed May 9, 1989

8534 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.450(a)(10) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$490$200Apr 18, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(10) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Repeat$980$600Apr 18, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Repeat$840$500Apr 18, 1989Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1989Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 18, 1989Closed
9 older inspections

Inspection 101320471 OPENED JUL 26, 1988Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 14 employees at the site · Closed Nov 25, 1988

Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$480$480Oct 25, 1988Closed

Inspection 101322931 OPENED MAY 11, 1988Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Aug 10, 1988

12136 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping
Serious$480$240Jun 28, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction
Serious$400$210Jun 28, 1988Closed

Inspection 101518819 OPENED MAY 11, 1988Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Aug 10, 1988

8667 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45244 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(2) · Tools—Hand and Power: general requirements
Serious$500$250Jul 18, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(13) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Serious$700$700Jul 18, 1988Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 18, 1988Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(4) · [Reserved]
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 18, 1988Closed

Inspection 101688075 OPENED JAN 9, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Jan 12, 1987

33 W. Kemper Rd., Springdale, OH 45246 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 2488039 OPENED APR 5, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Mar 31, 1988

2106 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati, OH 45210 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(2) · Tools—Hand and Power: general requirements
Serious$200$200Apr 17, 1985Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.450(a)(1) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$140$140Apr 17, 1985Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(10) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Serious$250$250Apr 17, 1985Closed

Inspection 2488856 OPENED MAR 15, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Mar 31, 1988

3467 Highland Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45217 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction
Serious$100$100Apr 17, 1985Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.450(a)(9) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 17, 1985Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.450(a)(10) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 17, 1985Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(4) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 17, 1985Closed

Inspection 257030 OPENED FEB 6, 1984Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Mar 13, 1984

State Rte 42 N & Cottingham Dr, Sharonville, OH 45241 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 2, 1984Closed

Inspection 214623449 OPENED DEC 10, 1982Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Jan 4, 1983

10250 Alliance, Blue Ash, OH 45242 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.402(a)(8) · Applicability
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 22, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(8) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 22, 1982Closed

Inspection 214622870 OPENED SEP 8, 1982Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 12 employees at the site · Closed Mar 29, 1985

Cincinnati Milacron, Cincinnati, OH 45209 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training
Serious$250$100Oct 12, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(2) · Tools—Hand and Power: general requirements
Serious$0$0Sep 23, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.500(b)(7) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$300$120Oct 12, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$250$100Oct 12, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1926.500(f)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$300$120Oct 12, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(i) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 23, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(iv) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 23, 1982Closed

Severe injury reports

Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.

Mar 20, 2018, Cincinnati: Hospitalization · bruises, contusions · multiple body parts, n.e.c.

An employee was on a scaffold platform waiting for bricks to be delivered. When the bricks were placed on the scaffold, they broke the wooden platform, causing the employee to fall over 20 feet. The employee suffered shoulder and torso bruising.

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1903.2 · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards

29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)

(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4)

(4) Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.

29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction

29 CFR 1926.100(a)

(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.

29 CFR 1926.102 · Eye and face protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training

29 CFR 1926.25 · Housekeeping

29 CFR 1926.300 · Tools—Hand and Power: general requirements

29 CFR 1926.402 · Applicability

29 CFR 1926.405 · Job-site wiring

29 CFR 1926.450 · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart

29 CFR 1926.451 · Scaffolds, general requirements

29 CFR 1926.453 · Aerial lifts

29 CFR 1926.454 · Scaffold training

29 CFR 1926.500 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart

29 CFR 1926.550 · [Reserved]

29 CFR 1926.602 · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction

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