OSHA Inspection: F G & S CARPENTRY

Issued

Aug 21, 2007

Abate by

Oct 9, 2007

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to struck by hazards, while performing framing work:
On or about 03/03/07 at 2410 Green Mountain Drive, Braselton, GA:
Employees were exposed
to struck by hazards, while performing framing work. The employer failed
to ensure that the residential home was properly framed, which resulted in
a structural failure and subsequent
collapse.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT
METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:
The employer should ensure compliance with framing practices and
procedures as outlined in
the International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings with
Georgia State
Amendments when constructing residential homes.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 21, 2007

Abate by

Oct 9, 2007

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $600