OSHA Inspection: NEFTALI BARRON

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):     Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.      (a) Right Rear-side of House - On or about January 23, 2013 two employees were exposed to potential head injuries while tossing lumber to one another. Neither of the employees was wearing a hardhat.

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,496 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):     Employees shall be provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.      (a)  House, Rafters - On or about January 23, 2013 two employees were exposed to a flying object hazard while using a nail gun. Neither of the employees was wearing protective eye wear.       (b)  Roof, Rafter Platform - On or about January 23, 2013 an employee was exposed to a flying object hazard while using a nail gun. Employee was not wearing protective eye wear.

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,244 · Current $1,130 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2):     Except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) and (b)(2)(ii) of this section, each scaffold platform and walkway shall be at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide.      (a) Front of House - On or about January 23, 2013 employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working on a wooden scaffold with walkway less than 18 inches. The scaffold walkway was only 12 inches wide and 11.6 feet above the ground.     (b) Roof of House - On or about January 23, 2013 one employee was exposed to a fall hazard while working on a wooden scaffold with walkway less than 18 inches.  The scaffold walkway was only 7 inches wide and 15 feet above concrete.

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,244 · Current $1,130 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1):     Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level shall be protected from falling to that lower level. Paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section establish the types of fall protection to be provided to the employees on each type of scaffold. Paragraph (g)(2) of this section addresses fall protection for scaffold erectors and dismantlers.  Note to paragraph (g)(1): The fall protection requirements for employees installing suspension scaffold support systems on floors, roofs, and other elevated surfaces are set forth in subpart M of this part.    (a) Front of House - On or about January 23, 2013 employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working on a wooden scaffold 11.6 feet above the ground without guardrail system or personal fall arrest system.         (b) Roof of House - On or about January 23, 2013 one employee was exposed to a fall hazard while working on a wooden scaffold 15 feet above concrete floor without guardrail system or personal fall arrest system.

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Abate by

Mar 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a):     During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form and scrap lumber with protruding nails, and all other debris, shall be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures.    (a)  Construction Site - On or about January 23, 2013 employees were exposed to multiple fall and puncture hazards while working. The site was not kept clear of wood boards and wood boards with protruding nails.       NEFTALI BARRON FRAMING AND CONSTRUCTION was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety standard 1926.25(a) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313630253, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on May 18, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at Lot 62, Arbor Landing, Brandon, MS 39042.

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Abate by

Mar 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):     "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    (a)  House, Rafters - On or about January 23, 2013 two employees were exposed to a fall hazards while walking and working on the rafter beams. These employees were 11.6 feet above concrete floor and were not protected from falling to lower level by a guardrail system or personal fall arrest system.       NEFTALI BARRON FRAMING AND CONSTRUCTION was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety standard 1926.501(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313630253, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on May 18, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at Lot 62, Arbor Landing Brandon, MS 39042.