OSHA Inspection: DAMIEN BREEN CONSTRUCTION INC

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.    a) 1st floor stair access - Employees were not protected from falling through holes on the walking working surface while working on the first level.  This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately ten (10) feet.  Observed on or about November 18, 2013.    b) 2nd floor stair access - Employees were not protected from falling through holes on the walking working surface while working on the second level.  This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately twenty (20) feet.  Observed on or about November 18, 2013.    c) 3rd floor stair access - Employees were not protected from falling through holes on the walking working surface while working on the first level.  This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately thirty (30) feet.  Observed on or about November 18, 2013.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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 a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, or an alternative fall protection measure that meets a provision described in paragraph (b) of 29 CFR 1926.501.    a) 3rd floor of building - Employees putting up a fire barrier were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately twenty (20) feet without the use of fall protection.  Observed on or about November 18, 2013.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access.    a) 802 19th Street - The portable extension ladder used to access the 3rd floor deck did not extend three (3) feet above the upper working surface exposing employees to a fall hazard during access and/or egress.  On or about November 18, 2013.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Dec 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders were used on surfaces which were not stable and level.    a) 802 19th Street - The portable extension ladder used to access the 3rd floor deck was not on a stable surface to prevent accidental displacement exposing employees to a fall hazard during access and/or egress.  On or about November 18, 2013.