OSHA Inspection: PAUL'S FRAMING, INC.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Abate by

Jun 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    On or about April 9, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was operating a rough terrain fork truck without training or certification, exposing the employee to the hazards associated with operating a rough terrain fork truck.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $650 Reduced

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:    On or about April 9, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees using pneumatic nailguns and handheld power circular saws did not wear safety glasses, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with eye injuries.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    On or about April 9, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were using extension cords where the insulation was cracked and worn exposing the conductors, exposing employees to the hazards associated with an electrical shock.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) 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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):     On or about April 9, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential construction operations from the joists of the second floor ceiling, approximately twenty-one (21) feet above the ground, were not protected from falling, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $850 Reduced

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:    On or about April 9, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, the portable ladder used to access the working level above the second floor did not extend at least three (3) feet above the upper landing surface, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.     There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Apr 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about April 9, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees used an A-Frame ladder which was leaned against the side of the building to access the working level above the second floor, thereby exposing employees to the fall hazards of approximately nine (9) feet.  There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.