OSHA Inspection: COBRA'S CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(iii):     The employer did not assure that each employee had been trained, as necessary, by a competent person in the use and operation of guardrail systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used:  a) Residential jobsite: Responsible persons on site did not acknowledge, and take minimum actions to correct hazards created by not wearing the fall protection system that was available to the employee.    Note) Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502:    a) Various locations on the roof:  Workers performed roofing activities on a 10 in 12 pitched roof without  fall protection. Workers were exposed to fall hazards ranging from 9.3 to 25 feet to the ground, concrete driveway and roofing debris below.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladders length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  (a) Northwest (front) side of residence: Employer and employees accessed roof using fiberglass portable extension ladder that did not adequately extend above the upper landing.  (b) Southwest (right of front) side of residence:  Employees accessed roof using aluminum portable extension ladder that did not adequately extend above the upper landing.  Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Unsecured ladder(s) were used on surfaces that were not stable and level:  (a) Northwest (front) side of residence: Employer and employees accessed roof using fiberglass portable extension ladder that was not placed on a level surface, and was not tied off.   (b) Southwest (right of front) side of residence: Employees accessed roof using aluminum portable extension ladder with one side rail on the edge of a concrete air conditioner pad and one on the grass and not tied off.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and bottom of ladders shall be kept clear.  (a) Front (Northwest side) of residence: The bottom of ladder was set into a pile of roofing debris which included nails, splintered wood and paper.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.