OSHA Inspection: NOAH CONTRACTORS INC.

Issued

May 2, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):     The employer did not develop an accident prevention program, that provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment, to be made by competent persons designated by the employer.    a)  86 Virginia Dr., Waterford Pines:  Employees were exposed to multiple job-site hazards while installing sheathing on a steep sloped (10 on 12 pitch).  Employees were not provided fall protection or proper personal protective equipement.  The employer had not initiated a program for a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite, to identify hazards and/or stop the work in the event workers were placed in a hazardous condition.  Observed on or about 04/05/2012.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 2, 2012

Abate by

May 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $792 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):     Eye and face protective equipment were not used when operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.    a)  86 Virginia Dr., Waterford Pines:  While installing roof sheathing, employees using a hand held power circular saw and pneumatic nail guns were exposed to struck by hazards of the eye due to flying wood chips and particles and were not wearing eye protection.  Observed on or about 04/05/2012.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 2, 2012

Abate by

Jun 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,696 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):     29 CFR 1926.501 (b)(13) Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.    a)  86 Virginia Dr., Waterford Pines:  Employees were exposed to fall hazards greater than 11.5 feet while installing sheathing on a steep sloped (10 on 12 pitch) roof.  Employees were not provided any means of fall protection.   Observed on or about 04/05/2012.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.    NOAH CONTRACTORS, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 29 CFR 1926.501(b)!13) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 311290548 CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 001, ISSUED ON 08/27/2007.  NOTE: FINAL ORDER DATE - 09/28/07.