OSHA Inspection: JOSDAV RENOVATIONS, CORP.

Issued

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    a. On or about June 27, 2013, an employee using a pressure washing sprayer, while straddled on the structural roofing wall, was not protected from falling and exposed to a 27-foot fall hazard.

Issued

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(v): When ascending or descending, the climber must face the ladder:    a. On or about June 27, 2013, an employee descending a portable metal ladder was not facing the ladder and exposed to a 16-foot fall hazard.

Issued

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(vii): Ladders were used as a brace, skid, guy, or gin pole, gangway, or for other uses than that for which they were intended, unless specifically recommended for use by the manufacturer:    a. On or about June 27, 2013, an employee used the ladder for other uses than that for which were intended, as the employee ascended a portable step ladder that was not fully opened and braced, thereby exposed to a 16-foot fall hazard.

Issued

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a. On or about June 27, 2013, an employee using a pressure washer sprayer to clean a stucco type wall was not wearing eye protection and exposed to eye injury hazards.