OSHA Inspection: HB SIDING, INC

Issued

Sep 22, 2014

Abate by

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

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 did not provide abatement certification for Citation Items 1, 2, and 3 for hazards required to be abated by April 14, 2014.  Abatement Certification is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2014

Abate by

Nov 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 did not provide supporting documentation as required for Repeat citation items 2 and 3 related to ladder usage and eye protection.  These were required to be abated by April 14, 2014.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(b): Helmets for the protection of employees against impact and penetration of falling and flying objects did not meet the specifications contained in American National Standards Institute Z89.1-1969, section 5.1, Safety Requirements for Industrial Head Protection:  (a) On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto an employee was utilizing a damaged hard hat for purposes of head protection.  (b) On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto an employee was utilizing a hard hat that had approximately 9 holes drilled in to the shell of the hat.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    (a) On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto, damaged 120v electrical extension cords were being utilized for powering saws, radios and other equipement.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(i)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by cabinets or other forms of enclosures, nor by any of the means listed in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this paragraph.  (a) On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto, employees were utilizing uncovered wall outlets for powering equipement such as, but not limited to, air compressors, extension cords and saws.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  (a) On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto, a 120v electrical extension cord which was damaged down to the copper wire was being used to power equipment such as, but not limited to radios and circular saws.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.    (a) Front (east facing) roof: On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto, a roof anchor mounted to the peak and being utilized by two workers, doing siding activities between 10 and 15 feet from the ground, was not designed to accomodate more than one worker in the event of a fall.    (b) Side (north facing) roof: On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto, a roof anchor mounted to the side of the facia was being utilized by two workers doing siding activities between 10 and 15 feet from the ground and was not designed to accomodate more than one worker in the event of a fall.    (c) Side (north facing) roof: On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto, a roof anchor mounted to the side of the facia was not designed to withstand a force of 5000 pounds when mounted at this angle.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:    (a) Front roof: On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto, an employee performing siding activities, approximately 10 to 15 feet above the ground, was utilizing an approximately 6 foot Werner A-frame ladder on the roof in the closed position.      HB Siding, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 98245, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on October 26, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 11962 Barclay Bay, Star, ID 83669.    Note: Abatement certification AND documentation IS required.

Issued

Apr 2, 2014

Abate by

Apr 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $140 · Current $140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(2): Eye and face protection required by this Part did not meet the requirements specified in American National Standards Institute, Z87.1-1968, Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection:  (a) On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto, an employee using a circular Skilsaw was wearing SCOTT ski goggles in lieu of ANSI rated safety glasses or goggles.   (b) On or about January 24, 2014 and at times prior thereto, an employee operating an pneumatic nail gun was wearing sunglasses that had not been ANSI rated.   HB Siding, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 582318, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on November 16, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at Lot 92 Rolling Hills, Boise, ID 83714.  Note: Abatement certification AND documentation IS required.