OSHA Inspection: CNG SIDING

Issued

Mar 27, 2014

Abate by

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $500 · Current $500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated:   a)  901 E. Newport Pike, (Foley Hall) Wilmington, DE - The employer did not provide abatement certification for Citation 1, Items 1(b) and 2(b), which became final orders on January 24, 2014.  The violation occurred on or about February 7, 2014.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.A9, the employer must submit abatement certification within 10 days after the abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and must state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  a) Lot #161 Gazebo Lane (Spring Arbor), Middletown, DE - Employee observed working on a 6/12 pitch roof of a residential construction site, approximately 10-15 above the ground, without fall protection.  The employee was installing siding around the window dormers.  This exposed the employee to fall hazards.  The violation was observed on or about September 25, 2013.

Issued

Dec 30, 2013

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:  a) Lot #161 Gazebo Lane (Spring Arbor) Middletown, DE - Employees were not provided with training for fall hazards associated with siding installation.  The employees were exposed to fall hazards over 10 feet above the ground as they installed siding on the roof dormers.  The violation was observed on or about September 25, 2013.

Issued

Dec 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:  a) Lot #161 Gazebo Lane (Spring Arbor) Middletown, DE - Employee used a Werner aluminum extension ladder that did not extend at least 3 feet to access the roof.  The employee used the ladder to access roof dormer to install siding on the windows.  This exposed the employee to fall hazards over 10 feet above the ground.  The violation was observed on or about September 25, 2013.

Issued

Dec 30, 2013

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

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:  a) Lot #161 Gazebo Lane (Spring Arbor) Middletown, DE - The employees were not provided with training for proper ladder use.  The employees were exposed to fall hazards over 10 feet while using the ladders to access the roof to install siding.  The violation was observed on or about September 25, 2013.