OSHA Inspection: AMA CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.  a) Jobsite: 2nd Level - On or about 5/9/14, employees conducting framing operations were exposed to impact hazards from the steel framework, lumber, materials and equipment used to erect the building without the protection of protective helmets.

Issued

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(a): Hand tool(s), power tool(s) or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition.  a) Jobsite: Ground level - On or about 5/1/14, the Sawzall reciprocating saw was not maintained in safe condition as the energized conductors were unprotected thus exposing employees to potential shock hazards.

Issued

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain an accident prevention program as may be necessary to comply with the General safety and health provisions covered in 29 CFR 1926.20:  a) Jobsite: 19th & Lombard - On or about 5/9/14, AMA Construction did not develop and implement an accident prevention program to help protect their employees from hazards associated with residential construction operations.

Issued

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10000.00 · Current $10000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person.  a) Jobsite: 19th & Lombard Streets, Philadelphia PA - On or about 5/9/14,  AMA Construction did not have a competent person conduct frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment, to recognize, evaluate, and control hazards present during framing operations.  AMA Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 973921, citation number 1, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/4/14, with respect to a workplace located at 46-54 Keegan Court, Evesham, NJ 08053.  AMA Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 967366, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 9/11/14, with respect to a workplace located at 811 Kristin Lane, Williamstown, NJ 08094.

Issued

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10000.00 · Current $10000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not train each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards to enable them to recognize fall hazards and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a) Jobsite: 19th & Lombard, Philadelphia PA - On or about 5/9/14,  AMA Construction did not provide a training program for each employee in the recognition and avoidance of fall hazards during framing operations.   AMA construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 965050, citation number 1, item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/4/14, with respect to a workplace located at T - 20, Grandstand Way, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002  AMA construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 967366, citation number 1, item number 3, and was affirmed as a final order on 9/11/14, with respect to a workplace located at 811 Kristin Lane, Williamstown, NJ 08094.  AMA construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 973921, citation number 1, item number 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/4/14, with respect to a workplace located at 46-54 Keegan Court, Evesham, NJ 08053

Issued

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15400.00 · Current $15400.00

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 a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, or an alternative fall protection measure that meets a provision described in paragraph (b) of 29 CFR 1926.501.  a) Jobsite: 2nd level - On or about 5/9/14,  no means of fall protection was used to protect employees from falling off the unprotected open sides and edges of the residential construction building.  The employees were performing framing operations approximately 20 feet above ground level.   AMA construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 965050, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/4/14, with respect to a workplace located at T - 20, Grandstand Way, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002    AMA construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 967366, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 9/11/14, with respect to a workplace located at 811 Kristin Lane, Williamstown, NJ 08094.    AMA construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 973921, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/4/14, with respect to a workplace located at 46-54 Keegan Court, Evesham, NJ 08053

Issued

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11000.00 · Current $11000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): The side rails of portable ladders used for access did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface, or was secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect and along with a grasping devise to assist employees mounting and dismounting the ladder.  a) Jobsite: North side of structure - On or about 5/9/14, the portable ladders used for access did not extend 3 feet above the upper landing surfaces to assist the employees in mounting and dismounting the ladders.  The employees were performing framing operations from the second level of the residential construction building.  b) Jobsite: West side of structure - On or about 5/9/14, the portable ladders used for access did not extend 3 feet above the upper landing surfaces to assist the employees in mounting and dismounting the ladders.  The employees were performing framing operations from the second level of the residential construction building.  AMA construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 965050, citation number 1, item number 4, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/4/14, with respect to a workplace located at T - 20, Grandstand Way, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002    AMA construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 973921, citation number 1, item number 3a, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/4/14, with respect to a workplace located at 46-54 Keegan Court, Evesham, NJ 08053

Issued

2014-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $4000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not marked in a manner that readily identified them as defective, tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, or were withdrawn from service until repaired.  a) Jobsite: North side of structure - On or about 5/9/14, the twelve (12) foot portable aluminum ladder with a damaged rung, missing feet, and a split side rail was not marked or tagged as defective and withdrawn from service until repaired.  Employees used the ladder to access the upper levels of the residential construction building.   AMA construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 973921, citation number 1, item number 3a, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/4/14, with respect to a workplace located at 46-54 Keegan Court, Evesham, NJ 08053