OSHA Inspection: PERFECT HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTURION

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  214 Dunellen Ave., Dunellen, NJ 08812  a)  Employees engaged in roofing activities on a 14/12 pitch roof had not received training in the use of fall protection to include the proper use of harnesses, and lanyards.    Violation observed on or about November 06, 2013

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.  214 Dunellen Ave. Dunellen, NJ 08812   (a)  Employees engaged in roofing activities on a 14/12 pitch roof using pneumatic nail guns were not wearing eye protection.    Violation observed on or about November 06, 2013

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  214 Dunellen Ave. Dunellen, NJ 08812  (a) Employees engaged in roofing activities on a 14/12 pitch roof were not protected from falls by use of a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.    Violation observed on or about November 06, 2013

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1): The employer shall comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators. Where manufacturer's specifications are not available, the limitations assigned to the equipment shall be based on the determinations of a professional engineer competent in the field.   214 Dunellen Ave. Dunellen, NJ 08812  Employees engaged in roofing activities on the 14/12 pitch roof were exposed to fall hazards as they were gaining access to the roof of the residential structure by ascending and descending a material lift hoist; violating the Manufacturer's Specifications.  Reiman & Gorger Corp. Hoist, Capacity - 200 lbs., MN: P225, SN: J001937  Violation observed on or about November 06, 2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.  214 Dunellen Ave. Dunellen, NJ 08812    (a)  Employees engaged in roofing activities on a 14/12 pitch roof were exposed to fall hazards greater than 12' as the employer had not provided a ladder for ascending and or / descending the roof.    Violation observed on or about November 06, 2013.