OSHA Inspection: NEW FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Issued

Apr 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):  Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502:    a)  Employees performing masonry work were exposed to fall hazards of two stories.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 26, 2012

Abate by

Apr 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1):  The employer did not comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators:    a)  Masonry blocks were used as counterweights for a Garlock Hand Power Hoist.    b)  An electric hoist was attached to a Garlock Hand Power Hoist.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.