OSHA Inspection: CUTTING EDGE CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Feb 25, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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)  216 57th Sea Isle City:  The employer 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, a Cutting Edge Construction employee conducting framing work at height without any form of fall protection was exposed to a fall hazard of over 15 feet from the second floor's decking to the ground below.   Observed on or about 12/19/2013.   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.

Issued

Feb 25, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.  a)  216 57th Sea Isle City:  A Cutting Edge Construction employee conducting framing work from the second floor's decking without any form of fall protection was exposed to a fall hazard of over 15 feet to the ground below.   Observed on or about 12/19/2013.   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.