OSHA Inspection: STRONG R GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2013-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1500.00 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. 73 Parker Ave Maplewood, NJ       Employees were observed engaged in roofing activities on a residential construction project in close proximity to an unprotected site edge without any means of fall protection. Thereby exposing employees to an approximate 30 ft fall hazard.             Violation observed on or about 07/12/2013

Issued

2013-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:    a. 73 Parker Ave Maplewood, NJ       Employee(s) utilized a Werner Aluminum Materials Hoist ladder extended approximately 25ft to gain access to roof surface.      Violation observed on or about 07/12/2013

Issued

2013-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1560.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees  using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:    a. 73 Parker Ave Maplewood, NJ    Employee(s) engaged in roofing activities failed to maintain 3 points of contact while utilizing a Werner Aluminum Materials Hoist Ladder to gain access to roof surface.