OSHA Inspection: BEST MADE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, or an alternative fall protection measure that meets a provision described in paragraph (b) of 29 CFR 1926.501.       On or about April 26, 2013 at the above address employees were working on a residential roof installing soffits. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 8.8 feet.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903(d).

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:     On or about April 26, 2013 at the above address employees were accessing the roof using an extension ladder. The ladder did not extend three feet above the roof and employees were exposed to fall hazards associated with ladders.      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903(c).