CALDWELL, ID —
OSHA Inspection: KIT HOMEBUILDERS WEST LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of KIT HOMEBUILDERS WEST LLC in 1124 GARBER STREET, CALDWELL, ID 83606 (NAICS 321991). OSHA activity number 309962678.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- KIT HOMEBUILDERS WEST LLC
- Site address
- 1124 GARBER STREET
- City
- CALDWELL
- State
- ID
- ZIP
- 83606
- Mailing
- POST OFFICE BOX 250, CALDWELL, ID 83606
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321991
- SIC code (legacy)
- 2451
- Employees
- 175
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Manufacturing safety.
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2006
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $1,750 · Current $525 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5a(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 falls from step ladders: (a)On April 28, 2006, and at times prior thereto, an employee stood on the top step of a Werner 10 foot fiberglass stepladder. The employee was exposed to a fall of 8 feet from the top stepladder to the concrete floor. In accordance with the American National Standard, For Ladders Portable Reinforced Plastic Safety Requirements, ANSI A14.5+1982 Section 9.3.2, Climbing and Working Locations, " The user shall not step or stand on: (1)A ladder top cap and the top step of a step or trestle ladder, or the bucket or pail shelf of a self- supporting ladder." Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide all employees who use a ladder with appropriate ladder training in correct ladder use. The ladder manufacturer can provide information on correct ladder use. (b)On April 28, 2006, and at times prior thereto, an employee was using a Werner 10 foot fiberglass stepladder that had structural damage or hazardous defect. Damage included holes drilled into the side rails, side rails broken at the rung/step-to-side, and bent spreader bars. The employee was exposed to a fall hazard of 10 feet to the concrete floor. In accordance with the American National Standard, For Ladders Portable Reinforced Plastic Safety Requirements, ANSI A14.5+1982 Section 9.4.1 Inspection, " The ladder shall be inspected periodically, preferably before each use. Working parts and rung/step-to-side-rail connections shall be checked. Where structural damage or other hazardous defect is found, the ladder shall be taken out of service and either discarded or repaired by a competent mechanic." Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to provide all employees who use a ladder with appropriate ladder inspection training. The ladder manufacturer can provide information on key inspection points. NOTE: Abatement certification required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $525.00
- — Z (S) $1750.00
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2006
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $1,750 · Current $525 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $525.00
- — Z (S) $1750.00
1910.305 A02 IIIF
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2006
- Abate by
- Jul 11, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $2,450 · Current $950 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $950.00
- — Z (S) $2450.00
1904.32 B04 III
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2006
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2006
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1904.40 A
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2006
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2006
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.179 G01 V
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2006
- Abate by
- Jul 11, 2006
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.304 F04
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2006
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2006
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.305 G01 IIIA
- Issued
- Jun 28, 2006
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2006
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 309962678.
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