MS Contracting, Inc has 2 OSHA inspections on record in Virginia, the first in 2013.
OSHA's last visit started on Feb 27, 2023 after a complaint, in Blacksburg.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 2 citation items: 1 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $1,205 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $844, down 30%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.266, logging operations (2 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,079. MS Contracting, Inc averages $844 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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Watch this companyClay St And Jefferson St, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(iv) · Logging operations |
Serious | $1,205 | $844 | Apr 11, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7)(ii) · Logging operations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 2023 | Final |
304 South Pollard Street, Vinton, VA 24179 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(iv)
(iv) The employer shall provide, at no cost to the employee, and assure that each employee who operates a chain saw wears leg protection constructed with cut-resistant material, such as ballistic nylon. The leg protection shall cover the full length of the thigh to the top of the boot on each leg to protect against contact with a moving chain saw. Exception: This requirement does not apply when an employee is working as a climber if the employer demonstrates that a greater hazard is posed by wearing leg protection in the particular situation, or when an employee is working from a vehicular mounted elevating and rotating work platform meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.67.
29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7)(ii)
(ii) The employer shall assure that each employee's first-aid and CPR training and/or certificate of training remain current.
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