OSHA Inspection: AMERICA BUILDERS INC.

Issued

2012-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $3960.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladder(s) were not used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder:    a) 1126 Central Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226: On or about February 3, 2012, the ladder used by employees to access the working level was not angled on a 4:1 ratio.

Issued

2012-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2640.00 · Current $2640.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not withdrawn from service until repaired.    a) 1126 Central Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226: On or about February 3, 2012, employees were exposed to potential fall hazards while using ladders with damaged rungs.

Issued

2012-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $3300.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways.    a) 1126 Central Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226: On or about February 3, 2012, employees were exposed to potential fall hazards while using ladders with damaged rungs.    Abatement Note:     The employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained by a competent person in the following areas, as applicable:    a) The nature of fall hazards in the work area;  b) The proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling all stairways and ladders;  c) The maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders used;  d) The standards contained in this subpart.