OSHA Inspection: J & D CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Feb 15, 2012

Abate by

Feb 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not 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.    a)  J & D Construction on or about February 07, 2012, at the address of 506 Haley Dr. Oregon, OH: The employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while installing new roofing material to a residential type structure.  Employees were exposed to a 17ft fall to the ground below.

Issued

Feb 15, 2012

Abate by

Feb 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.    a)  J & D Construction on or about February 07, 2012, at the address of 506 Haley Dr. Oregon, OH: The employer did not ensure that employees had been trained in the appropriate use of fall protection such as but not limited to the use of personal fall arrest systems or alternative measures while performing various roofing operations.