OSHA Inspection: PEARL GATE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Aug 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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:    (a) Winfield WV.  Employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 12 feet to ground while installing roofing shingles on a 6:12 sloped roof, as observed on May 6, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Aug 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  (a) Winfield WV.  There was no training program for employees exposed to falls of approximately 12 feet to ground while installing roofing shingles on a 6:12 sloped roof, as observed on May 6, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Aug 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 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 ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:    (a) Winfield WV.  A Werner 20 foot metal extension ladder was used to gain access to and from the 6:12 roof of the single story house.  The ladder was extended approximately 2 foot above the roofs surface, as observed on May 6, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Aug 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:  (a) Winfield WV.  No training program is in place. A Werner 20 foot metal extension ladder was used to gain access to and from the 6:12 roof of a single story house.  The ladder was extended approximately 2 foot above the roofs surface, as observed on May 6, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Aug 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 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:    (a)    Winfield WV.  Employees were installing roofing shingles with Bostitch pneumatic nail guns without the use of eye protection, as observed on or about May 6, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Aug 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:    (a) Winfield WV.  Tennis shoes were worn in lieu of a sturdy work boot, while performing construction activities such as operating the Bostitch pneumatic nail guns and handling squares of shingles, as observed on or about May 6, 2013.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Aug 15, 2014

Abate by

Aug 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):  A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard:  (a)  Winfield WV:  A safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addresses the following basic elements, as determined on May 6, 2014.  SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM  1.  Management Commitment and Leadership     A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.     B.  Program Reviewed Annually.     C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.     D.  Adequate commitment of resources.     E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.     F.  Management observations of safety rules.    2.  Assignment of Responsibility         A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.     B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.     C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.    3.  Identification and Control of Hazards     A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.     B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, and Engineering Controls).     C.  Action taken to address hazards.     D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.     E.  Technical reference materials available.    4.  Training and Education     A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.     B.  Specialized training taken when needed.     C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.    5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis     A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.     B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, and propose corrective action.     C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated.    6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance     A.  First aid supplies and medical services available.     B.  Employees informed of medical results.     C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM