Inspection 346760598 OPENED JUN 9, 2023Closed
2400 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80223 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Silva Construction, LLC 2 times in Colorado since 2020.
The latest one began on Jun 9, 2023 after a complaint, in Denver.
Those inspections ended with 3 citation items: 3 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $7,518 and now stand at $4,500, 40% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,080, and Silva Construction, LLC averages $4,500 (1 cited inspection).
Silva Construction, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 344946322 OPENED SEP 28, 2020Closed
27711 E. Lakewood Dr, Aurora, CO 80016 · Framing 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)(13) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $2,892 | $1,530 | Oct 28, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.602(d) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction |
Serious | $2,313 | $1,527 | Oct 28, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $2,313 | $1,443 | Oct 28, 2020 | Final |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2016, the Denver site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 50 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.8 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silva Construction Office Denver · 2016 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.8 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1)
(1) When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.
29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
(13) Residential construction. Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of § 1926.502.
29 CFR 1926.602 · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction
29 CFR 1926.602(d)
(d) Powered industrial truck operator training.
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- L.E. Roofing LLC Colorado Springs · 2 citations · $4,610
- Umanzor Framing LLC Denver · 10 citations · $21,065
- Topping Out Steel, Inc. Centennial · 2 citations · $2,313
- Bustamante Roofing LLC Fountain · 5 citations · $10,532
- Big Horn Plastering, Inc. Englewood · 70 citations · $76,284
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.