OSHA Inspection: DA CAZA BUILDERS LLC

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and bottom of ladders was not kept clear:     (a) Jobsite, 1501 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA:  On or about 04/09/13 the area around the top and bottom of the ladder used to access the upper work area was not kept clear of debris.  Debris had accumulated at the top and bottom of the ladder thereby exposing employees to tripping and fall hazards when accessing and egressing the ladder.  The area at the top of the ladder was approximately 18 feet above a lower level and employees were exposed to potential trips and falls from the upper level when trying to access/egress the ladder.  The area at the bottom of the ladder had debris accumulation approximately 2 rungs high exposing employees to tripping hazards when accessing/egressing the ladder.

Issued

Apr 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(c)(3): Retraining had not been provided when inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill:   (a) Jobsite, 1501 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA:  On or about 04/09/13 retraining had not been provided to employees on the proper use of fall protection systems.  Employees who were working on a 12 in 12 pitch roof approximately 23 feet above the ground did not remain tied off while moving on the roof.  Employees unhooked their lanyards and traveled across the roof area to another work location exposing them to fall hazards.