OSHA Inspection: DRK & ASSOCIATES INC.

Issued

2013-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not develop an accident prevention program, that provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment, to be made by competent persons designated by the employer.       a) MacArthur Blvd., Somers Point:   DRK and Associates Inc., the General Contractor and Controlling Employer for this jobsite did not initiate a program for a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite, to identify hazards and/or stop the work in the event workers were placed in a hazardous condition. As such, sub-contractor workers conducting sheathing and siding activities were not using fall protection (PFAS, safety nets, guardrails, etc.) and were thus exposed to fall hazards from 11 feet to greater than 30 feet, from the roof to the ground.   Observed on or about 8/30/2013.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.