OSHA Inspection: EHRET CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $3,910

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii)    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, SW Wing, Exterior: The third scaffold section over from the left, third level high was not fully planked. The platform only had four planks. An employee of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., was working from the scaffold approximately 18 feet above grade, observed on or about 1/2/13.    (b) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Pod, and 2nd Floor Deck: The scaffold erected on the 2nd floor deck of the pod was not fully planked. An employee of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc.  was working off the scaffold, approximately 6 feet from the deck, and 18 feet above grade, observed on or about 1/31/13:    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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2): Scaffold platforms and walkways were not at least 18 inches wide:    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, SW Wing Front: An employee of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., was using a cross brace as a scaffold platform approximately 15 feet above the next lower level, observed on or about 1/2/13.    (b) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, SW Front: An employee of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc.,was using a cross brace as a scaffold platform approximately 18 feet above the next lower level, observed on or about 1/5/13.    (c) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, Pod Rear Deck: An employee of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., was using a cross brace as a scaffold platform approximately 4 feet above the next lower level, observed on or about 1/31/13.    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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(3): The front edge of all platforms was not 14 inches (36 cm) or less from the face of the work, and no guardrail systems were erected along the front edge and/or no personal fall arrest systems were used in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section to protect employees from falling. Note:  See exceptions in paragraphs (b)(3)(i) and (ii) of this section.    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, SW Wing Exterior: An employee of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., was observed working from working surface located 29 inches from the structure, no fall protection was provided, observed on or about 1/02/13:    (b) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Rear Deck of POD: An employee of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc.was observed working from working surface located 29 inches from the structure, observed on or about 1/31/13:    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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(ii): Unstable objects were used to support scaffolds or platform units:    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ and SW Wing Exterior: Employees of Ehret Construction Company were exposed to being struck by an improperly supported fabricated frame scaffold approximately 20' high; corner of scaffold was not supported on a firm foundation. The base plate of the scaffold was half off a wooden board and not supported by the two concrete blocks beneath the board, observed on or about 1/02/13.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,920

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.  Cross braces were used as a means of access.    (a)    Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, and SW Wing: The access ladder only went up to the second platform, employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc. climbed the cross braces and end frames  to access the third level of the scaffold system exposing themselves to falls to the ground below up to approximately 20', observed on or about 1/2/13.      (b)   Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Front of Building Side Entrance was on: The scaffold system was not provided with a ladder; employees of a subcontractor under the supervision of Tekcon Construction Inc. climbed the cross braces and end frames  to access the scaffold system exposing themselves to falls to the ground below up to approximately 20', observed on or about 1/2/13.      (c)    Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, SW Pod: A ladder was not provided for employees to use to access the scaffold, employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., climbed the cross braces and end frames when accessing the upper levels exposing themselves to approximate 4' fallls to the ground below, observed on or about  1/2/13.      (d)   Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Front of Building Side Entrance was on: The scaffold system was not provided with a ladder employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., climbed the cross braces and end frames  to access the scaffold system exposing themselves to falls to the ground below up to approximately 20', observed on or about 1/3/13.      (e)   Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, and SW Wing: The access ladder only went up to the second platform, employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., climbed the cross braces and end frames  to access the third level of the scaffold system exposing themselves to falls to the ground below up to approximately 20', observed on or about 1/5/13.      (f)     Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, POD Back Deck:  A ladder was not provided for employees to use to access the side bracket or the top level of the scaffold, employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., climbed the cross braces and end frames to access the uupper levels exposing themselves up to approximately 20' falls to the ground below, observed on or about 1/31/13.          (g)   Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Exterior Pool Room Wall:  The ladder was only elevated to the 1st level of the scaffold system.  Employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., were working on the second and third levels of the scaffold system and used the cross braces to access those levels exposing themselves to falls to the ground below up to approximately 20', observed on or about 2/22/13.      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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(9)(iv): Cross braces on tubular welded frame scaffolds were used as a means of access or egress.    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, and SW Wing: An employee of a subcontractor, under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., climbed the cross braces while erecting the scaffold, observed on or about 1/2/13.     (b) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, SW Wing:  The employee of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc. climbed the cross braces, approximately 13' to 20' above ground level, to get to scaffold's 3rd level side bracket, observed on or about 1/31/13.    (c) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Exterior Pool Room Wall: Employees climbed crossbraces to access the 2nd and 3rd levels of the worksite scaffold because the ladder provided only accessed the scaffold's first level, observed on or about 02/22/13.       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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(2): The employer did not provide fall protection for employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds:    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, SW Wing Front: An employee of the mason contractor was erecting a scaffold without the use of fall protection, approximatley 19 feet above grade, working from the third level side bracket. The scaffold system was not fully planked or provided with guardrails,  observed on or about 1/31/13.    (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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms.    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, SW Wing Front: Employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., were working on a scaffold system that was not provided with end-rails, approximatley 19 feet six inches above grade, observed on or about 1/2/13.    (b) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees: An employee of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., was working on the 4th level of the scaffold system without the use of guard rails, approximatley 26 feet above grade, observed on or about 1/5/13.    (c) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, Pod Deck: Employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., were working on a scaffold positioned on the edge of the back deck without the use of end-rails, approximatley 16 feet above grade, observed on or about 1/31/13.    (d) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, Exterior Wall of the Pool Room: Employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., were working on the side bracket of the scaffold system that was not provided with end-rails, approximatley 13 feet above grade, observed on or about 2/22/13.    (e) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, SW Wing: When cross bracing was used in lieu of a top-rail a mid-rail was not provided. Employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., were observed working on the second and third levels of the scaffold system without a mid-rail in place, approximate heights ranging from 13 to 19 feet 6 inches in height above the ground, observed on or about 1/2/13.    (f) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, SW Wing: When cross bracing was used in lieu of a top-rail a mid-rail was not provided.  Employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., were observed working on the second and third levels of the scaffold system without a mid-rail in place, approximate heights ranging from 13 feet to 19 feet six inches in height above the ground, observed on or about 1/3/13.    (g) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Exterior Wall of Pool Room: When cross bracing was used in lieu of a top-rail a mid-rail was not provided. Employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., were observed working on the second and third levels of the scaffold system without a mid-rail in place, approximate heights ranging from 13 feet to 19 feet six inches in height above the ground, observed on or about 2/22/13.        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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(h)(1): Each employee on a scaffold was not provided with additional protection from falling hand tools, debris, and other small objects through the installation of toeboards, screens, guardrail systems, or through the erection of debris nets, catch platforms, or canopy structures that contain or deflect the falling objects:    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ:  Toeboards nor any other means to prevent tools or materials from falling to lower levels of the fabricated frame scaffolds had been installed by employees on the scaffolds being used on or about 01/02/13, 01/05/13.    (b) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ: Toeboards nor any other means to prevent tools or materials from falling to lower levels of the fabricated frame scaffolds had been installed by employees on the scaffolds being used on or about 01/03/13.    (c) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ: Toeboards nor any other means to prevent tools or materials from falling to lower levels of the fabricated frame scaffolds had been installed by employees on the scaffolds being used on or about 01/29/13.    (d) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, : Toeboards nor any other means to prevent tools or materials from falling to lower levels of the fabricated frame scaffolds had been installed by employees on the scaffolds being used observed on or about 2/20/13.    (e) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ: Toeboards nor any other means to prevent tools or materials from falling to lower levels of the fabricated frame scaffolds had been installed by employees on the scaffolds being used on or about 02/22/13.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(c)(5)(iii): Brackets used to support cantilevered loads shall be used only to support personnel, unless the scaffold has been designed for other loads by a qualified engineer and built to withstand the tipping forces caused by those other loads being placed on the bracket-supported section of the scaffold.    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, SW Wing East Side: The side brackets on the scaffold were used to support the bucket of mortar and other material, second level up. Materials were stored on the side brackets that were installed on the opposite side from where the work was actually being performed, observed on or about 1/2/13.    (b) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, POD: The side brackets on the scaffold were used to support the bucket of mortar and other material. Materials were stored on the side brackets that were installed on the opposite side from where the work was actually being performed, observed on or about 1/2/13.    (c) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, SW Wing East Side: The side brackets on the scaffold were used to support the bucket of mortar and other material, third level up. Materials were stored on the side brackets that were installed on the opposite side from where the work was actually being performed, observed on or about 1/3/13.    (d) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, SW Wing Near the Entrance: The side brackets on the scaffold were used to support the bucket of mortar. Materials were stored on the side brackets that were installed on the opposite side from where the work was actually being performed, observed on or about 1/3/13.    (e) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Exterior Wall of Pool Area: The side brackets on the scaffold were used to support the bucket of mortar. Materials were stored on the side brackets that were installed on the opposite side from where the work was actually being performed, observed on or about 2/22/13.     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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.    (a)  Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Pod, SE side of facility: Two employees without proper fall protection working two separate aerial lifts were exposed to an approximate 20' fall to the ground below, on or about 12/28/12.      Note to paragraph (b)(2)(v): As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under 1926.502(e).    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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Pod, 2nd Floor Deck: Employees of a subcontractor under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., were working on the deck of the second level, approximaltey 12 feet above the lower level, without the use of fall protection, observed on or about 1/31/13.    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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $4,610

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) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, SW Wing Front: Employees accessed the second level of the scaffold with a ladder that extended 2 feet 6 inches above the point of access, observed on or about 1/2/13.      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.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear:    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, and SW Wing Exterior: The area around the base of the ladder was not kept clear, debris including but not limited to bricks, wood and insulation cluttered the area, observed on or about 1/2/13.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 11, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(21): Employees were not grasping the ladder with at least one hand when progressing up and/or down the ladder:    (a) Jobsite located at Brandywine Senior Living, 311 Route 73, Voorhees, NJ, Exterior Pool Room Wall:  Two employees of a subcontractor, under the supervison of Tekcon Construction Inc., were exposed to fall hazards when they were observed descending the ladder with equipment in their hands and unable to maintain at least 3 points of contact, observed on or about 2/22/13.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.