OSHA Inspection: SIDING & WINDOW SOLUTIONS, INC.

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $524.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):  Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:    a)  Employees were not wearing protective helmets where there was a possible danger of head injury from falling objects.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $846.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(5)(ii): The end of a platform greater than 10 feet in length extended over its support more than 18 inches and the platform was not designed and installed so that the cantilevered portion of the platform is able to support employees without tipping, or has guardrails which block employee access to the cantilevered end:    a)  Employees were working from a ladder jack scaffold/pump jack platform which was extended approximately 3 feet over the end support of the pump jack and not secured.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1184.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level.    a)  Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while performing siding work from pump jack/ladder jack scaffold platform elevated approximately 19.7 feet above the ground.      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.

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(i): Each employee on a boatswains' chair, catenary scaffold, float scaffold, needle beam scaffold, or ladder jack scaffold was not protected by a personal fall arrest system:    a) Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while working from ladder jack/pump jack scaffold platform elevated approximately 19.7 feet above the ground.     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.

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 engaged in siding work were not protected from fall hazards while working at an elevation of approximately 9.1 feet above the ground.    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.

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $846.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(j)(2): Poles were not secured to the structure by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent at the bottom, top, and other points as necessary.    a) Employees were exposed to fall hazards while working from a pump jack/ladder jack scaffold without having the pump jack poles secured at the bottom.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(k)(4): Ladders used to support ladder jacks were not placed, fastened, or equipped with devices to prevent slipping.    a) Employees were exposed to fall hazards while working from a ladder jack/pump jack scaffold that did not have the ladder jack support ladder placed in manner to prevent slipping.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:     a) An indoor use power strip was being used outside, which is not in accordance with the listing and labeling of the equipment.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    a)  The power strip used by employees during siding work to power tools did not have permanent and continuous path to ground.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(1)(iii)(C):  Flexible cords and cables were runthrough doorways, windows, or similar openings:    a) An extension cord was run through a window to power the tools used on the jobsite.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2013-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) An extension cord that was being used by employees did not have the proper strain relief to prevent the pull from being directly transmitted to the joints or terminal screws as evidence by the exposed insulated conductors.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.