OSHA Inspection: JENKINS HOME IMPROVEMENTS, INC.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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 shall be protected by a personal fall arrest system:                Worksite: Employees performing roofing activities in excess of six (6) feet above ground level on a ladder jack scaffold were not protected with the use of personal fall arrest system.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(ii)(A): For removing roofing material which contains ACM the employer shall ensure that the following work practices are followed:  Roofing material was not removed in an intact state to the extent possible:             Worksite:  When removing Asbestos-Containing Roofing Material (ACM), the employer did not ensure that it was removed in an intact state to the extent possible.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(ii)(B): Wet methods shall be used to remove roofing materials that are not intact, or that will be rendered not intact during removal, unless such wet methods are not feasible or will create safety hazards:       Worksite: When the employer removed asbestos-containing roofing shingles in an abrasive manner that rendered them non-intact, wet mentods were not used to control the resulting dust and debris.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(ii)(E): Asbestos-containing material that has been removed from a roof shall not be dropped or thrown to the ground. Unless the material is carried or passed to the ground by hand, it shall be lowered to the ground via covered, dust-tight chute, crane or hoist:         Worksite: When the employer abrasively removed asbestos-containing roofing shingles, they were not carried or passed to the ground by hand or lowered to the ground via a covered, dust-tight chute, crane, or hoist.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(ii)(F): Upon being lowered, unwrapped material shall be transferred to a closed receptacle in such manner so as to preclude the dispersion of dust:       Worksite: Upon removal of asbestos-containing roofing material, the employer disposed of it by, first, loading it into plastic garbage cans, then dumping these into an uncovered dumpster.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(i): Before work in areas containing ACM and PACM is begun; employers shall identify the presence, location, and quantity of ACM, and/or PACM therein pursuant to paragraph (k)(1) of this section:       Worksite: Prior to the abrasive removal of asbestos-containing roofing material, the employer did not identify the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos-containing roofing material.

Issued

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(o)(1): On all construction worksites covered by this standard, the employer shall designate a competent person, having the qualifications and authorities for ensuring worker safety and health required by Subpart C, General Safety and Health Provisions for Construction (29 CFR 1926.20 through 1926.32):       Worksite: Prior to the abrasive removal of asbestos-containing roofing material, the employer did not designate a competent person, who would have the qualifications and authorities to ensure worker safety as required by subpart C, General Safety and Health Provisions for Construction (29 CFR 1926.20 through 1926.32).