OSHA Inspection: MERKENTI CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jun 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,156 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(d): Each portable, power-driven circular saw gaurd, withdrawn from  the work did not automatically and instantly return the lower guard to the covering position of the saw.    a) Worksite, An empoyee using a Porter Cable, Model 423 MAG, serial # 978556, circular saw to shape 2 x 12 inch rafters, inserted a shim to prevent the guard from covering the saw blade; on or about 06/12/13.    b) Worksite, An empoyee using a Makita Model 5007 MG, serial # 0249137, circular saw to shape 2 x 12 inch rafters, inserted a shim to prevent the guard from covering the saw blade; on or about 06/12/13.      Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 17, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Worksite, Southeast Corner - An employee installing 2 x 12 inch roof rafters approximately 12 feet above the ground did not have fall protection; on or about 06/12/13.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.