OSHA Inspection: FIVE STAR QUALITY CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Apr 24, 2013

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):   The employer did not develop an accident prevention program, that provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment, to be made by competent persons designated by the employer.   a) 215 Morris Blvd., Stafford Twsp:   The employer did not initiate a program for a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite, to identify hazards and/or stop the work in the event workers were placed in a hazardous condition. As such, four workers were observed on the steep sloped roof receiving bundles of shingles being delivered by the supplier via a knuckle-boom truck.  The employees were not using fall protection (PFAS, safety nets, guardrails, etc.) and were thus exposed to fall hazards of greater than 22 feet, from the roof to the ground.   Observed on or about 4/11/2013.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 24, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):   Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.    a) 215 Morris Blvd., Stafford Twsp:  Four employees were observed on the steep sloped roof receiving a delivery of bundles of shingles.  The employees were not using fall protection (PFAS, safety nets, guardrails, etc.) and were thus exposed to fall hazards of greater than 22 feet, from the roof to the ground.   Observed on or about 4/11/2013.    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

Apr 24, 2013

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):  The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who was exposed to fall hazards that enabled each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  a) 215 Morris Blvd., Stafford Twsp:   The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to fall hazards to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards. As such, four workers were observed on the steep sloped roof, were not using fall protection (PFAS, safety nets, guardrails, etc.) and were thus exposed to fall hazards of greater than 22 feet, from the roof to the ground.   Observed on or about 4/11/2013.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.