LITTLE COMPTON, RI —
OSHA Inspection: K & J CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of K & J CONSTRUCTION, INC. in 249 LONG HIGHWAY, LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837 (NAICS 236118). OSHA activity number 338976657.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- K & J CONSTRUCTION, INC.
- Site address
- 249 LONG HIGHWAY
- City
- LITTLE COMPTON
- State
- RI
- ZIP
- 02837
- Mailing
- 639 GARDENER'S NECK ROAD, SWANSEA, MA 02777
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 236118
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.451 B01 I
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2013
- Abate by
- May 2, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1)(i): Each platform unit (e.g., scaffold plank, fabricated plank, fabricated deck, or fabricated platform) was not installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights were no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary. Jobsite, southwest side of structure: On or about 03/13/2013, employees were working from a Carpenters Bracket Scaffold whereby the bracket scaffold was not fully planked.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.451 F03
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2013
- Abate by
- May 2, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity: Jobsite, southwest side of structure: On or about 03/13/2013, the employer did not ensure that the Carpenters Bracket Scaffold was inspected for visible defects before each work shift.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.451 F04
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2013
- Abate by
- May 2, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(4): Part(s) of a scaffold that were damaged or weakened, such that the scaffold's strength was less than that required by paragraph (a) of this section, were not immediately repaired, replaced, braced to meet those provisions, nor removed from service until repaired. Jobsite, southwest side of structure: On or about 03/13/2013, employees were working from a Carpenters Bracket Scaffold whereby the planking had numerous defects affecting the strength of the plank.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.451 G01
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2013
- Abate by
- May 2, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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. Jobsite, southeast corner of structure: On or about 03/13/2013, an employee was performing construction activities from a Carpenters Bracket Scaffold greater than 10 feet from the floor of the bulkhead and was not protected by a guardrail system, net system, or personal fall protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2800
1926.503 B01
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2013
- Abate by
- May 22, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. Establishment: On or about 03/13/2013, where employees are exposed to fall hazards the employer did not verify compliance with the training requirements of this section by preparing a written certification record for each employee affected.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 338976657.
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