OSHA Inspection: AYALA CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Jun 6, 2014

Abate by

Jul 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated.  a) The employer failed to provide documentation and certification for abatement citation 1 item 1 in which an employee was exposed to flying debris while cutting plywood sheathing with a portable circular saw. The employee was not wearing eye protection. On or about December 12, 2013.   b) The employer failed to provide documentation and certification for abatement citation 1 item 2 in which the ladder used by employees to access the roof did not extend at least 3ft above the landing. On or about December 12, 2013.  c) The employer failed to provide documentation and certification for abatement citation 1 item 3 in which an employee was observed climbing an extension ladder while carrying plywood roof sheathing. The employee did not have at least one free hand to grasp the ladder. On or about December 12, 2013.  d) The employer failed to provide documentation and certification for abatement citation 1 item 4 in which an employee was observed climbing an extension ladder while carrying plywood roof sheathing. The employee had to use two hands to carry the plywood, exposing him to potential fall hazards. On or about December 12, 2013.  e)  The employer failed to provide documentation and certification for abatement citation 1 item 5 in which the employer did not ensure that each employee using ladders was trained in the recognition and mitigation of fall hazards associated with ladders. On or about December 12, 2013.

Issued

Jun 6, 2014

Abate by

Jul 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $440

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  a) The employer failed to provide documentation and certification for abatement citation 2 item 1 in which the employer did not ensure that each employee engaged in sheathing work was protected from falling. Employees were exposed to falls of approximately 14.5ft. On or about December 12, 2013.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,760

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:  a) 900 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053: On or about December 12, 2013, an employee was exposed to flying debris while cutting plywood sheathing with a portable circular saw. The employee was not wearing eye protection.  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.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $2,640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:  a) 900 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053: On or about December 12, 2013, the ladder used by employees to access the roof did not extend at least 3ft above the landing.  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.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $2,640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(21): Employees were not grasping the ladder with at least one hand when progressing up and/or down the ladder:  a) 900 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053: On or about December 12, 2013, an employee was observed climbing an extension ladder while carrying plywood roof sheathing. The employee did not have at least one free hand to grasp the ladder.  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.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $2,640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees  using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:  a) 900 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053: On or about December 12, 2013, an employee was observed climbing an extension ladder while carrying plywood roof sheathing. The employee had to use two hands to carry the plywood, exposing him to potential fall hazards.   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.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $2,640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee using ladders and/or stairways had been trained by a competent person in the nature of fall hazards in the work area:  a) 900 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053: On or about December 12, 2013, the employer did not ensure that each employee using ladders was trained in the recognition and mitigation of fall hazards associated with ladders.  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.

Issued

Mar 28, 2014

Abate by

Apr 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $15,400 · Current $15,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a) 900 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ 08053: On or about December 12, 2013, the employer did not ensure that each employee engaged in sheathing work was protected from falling. Employees were exposed to falls of approximately 14.5ft.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.