Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2023-08-18
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Emphasis |
N: FALL, P: FALL
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Case Closed |
2024-07-29
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2023-09-22 |
Current Penalty |
3349.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3349.0 |
Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. (a): On or about August 18, 2023, employees were exposed to eye injuries while engaged in roofing activities operating a pneumatic nail gun. Eye protection was not being utilized while employees engaged in this activity. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
Issuance Date |
2023-09-22 |
Current Penalty |
4688.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4688.0 |
Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(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: (a): On or about August 18, 2023, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 19.2 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing work. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260503 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2023-09-22 |
Abatement Due Date |
2023-10-23 |
Current Penalty |
3349.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3349.0 |
Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training. (a): On or about August 18, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize fall hazards and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d). |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261053 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2023-09-22 |
Current Penalty |
2679.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2679.0 |
Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(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. (a): On or about August 18, 2023, employees utilized a portable ladder to access the second level. The ladder(s) did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261053 B06 |
Issuance Date |
2023-09-22 |
Current Penalty |
2679.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2679.0 |
Final Order |
2023-10-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement. (a): On or about August 18, 2023, employees utilized a portable ladder to access the second level. The unsecured ladder(s) were used on surfaces that were not stable and level, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards. |
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