OSHA Inspection: CARLOS RODRIGUEZ DBA AM CARPENTRY

Issued

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11):     Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    Employee(s) were exposed to falls of 22' while sheeting the roof of a new commercial buillding under construction at the corner of Amboy Ave & Hall Ave in Perth Amboy, NJ.  No personal fall arrest system or other means of fall  protection, such as guardrails, was provided by the employer.    Condition(s) were noted on or about 5/17/2012.

Issued

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):     Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:    A metal extension ladder leaned against the east edge of the flat roof provided access to / from the 11 ft high lower flat roof by employees.  The side rails did not extend at least 3 ft above the landing, nor was alternative fixed hand-hold provided for steadying workers getting on / off top of ladder.    Condition(s) were noted on or about 5/17/2012.

Issued

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6):     Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.    A metal extension ladder leaned against the east edge of the flat roof of new building under construction at 632 Amboy Ave in Perth Amboy provided access to / from the 11? ft high lower flat roof by carpentry employee(s) for framing and/or sheeting work.  The feet of the ladder rested unevenly upon an area of soil & concrete rubble; causing the ladder to be out-of-plumb with vertical when viewed from the front and contributing to employee fall hazard exposure(s).     Condition(s) were noted on or about 5/17/2012.

Issued

Jun 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9):     The area around the top and bottom of ladders shall be kept clear.    A metal extension ladder was leaned against the east side of a new building under construction at 632 Amboy Ave in Perth Amboy NJ; providing access to / from the 11' 6" high lower flat roof edge by carpentry employee(s) performing framing and/or sheeting work.  Cord(s) and/or hose(s) from the ground ran through the area around the bottom of the ladder contributing to employee fall hazard emposure(s).    Condition(s) were noted on or about 5/17/2012.