OSHA Inspection: BR RENOVATIONS, INC.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,056 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i):   Non-self-supporting ladders were not used at an angle such than the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder way approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support):  a.   On or about May 9, 2013, at the southwest corner of the building, the roof access ladder was not set up at the correct angle, exposing employees to an 8 feet fall hazard.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladder(s) were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and/or after an occurrence that could have affected their safe use:  a.   On or about May 9, 2013, employees used ladders that were not inspected by a competent person.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(18): Ladder repairs did not restore the ladder to a condition meeting its original design criteria, before the ladder was returned to use:  a.   On or about May 9, 2013, at the southwest corner of the building, the roof access ladder's shoes had not been properly repaired, exposing employees to an 8 feet fall hazard.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a):   The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:  a.   On or about May 9, 2013, employees using ladders to access the roof were not trained to recognize hazards related to ladders and the procedures to minimize these hazards.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $2,112 Reduced

General-duty citation text

BR Renovations, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 854443, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on March 11, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at516 Glendale Ln, Orange Park, Florida 32065.  29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) 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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):  a.   On or about May 9, 2013, on the 5:12 pitch roof, employees installing roofing materials were exposed to a 9 feet fall hazard in that they were not protected by a fall protection system.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $2,112 Reduced

General-duty citation text

BR Renovations, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 854443, citation number 01, item number 003, and was affirmed as a final order on March 11, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 516 Glendale Ln, Orange Park, Florida, 32065.  29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):    Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigged support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder:  a.   On or about May 9, 2013, at the southwest corner of the building, the roof access ladder did not extend at least 3 feet above the eave, exposing employees to an 8 feet fall hazard.

Issued

May 29, 2013

Abate by

Jun 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):   A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard:  a.    On or about May 9, 2013, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:        1.  Management Commitment and Leadership            A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.           B.  Program reviewed annually.           C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meet           D.  Adequate commitment of resources.           E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.           F.  Management observations of safety rules.        2.  Assignment of Responsibility            A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.           B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.           C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.        3.  Identification and Control of Hazards            A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.           B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls).           C.  Action taken to address hazards.           D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.           E.  Technical reference materials available.        4.  Training and Education            A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.           B.  Specialized training taken when needed.           C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is on going and effective.        5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis            A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.           B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, propose corrective action.           C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated.        6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance            A.  First aid supplies and medical services available.           B.  Employees informed of medical results.           C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.