OSHA Inspection: J & B RESTORATIONS, INC.

Issued

Aug 20, 2014

Abate by

Sep 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.       On August 6, 2014 employees were not provided with a safe means of access to a ladder jack scaffold, exposing employees to a fall of 11' 4".       Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Aug 20, 2014

Abate by

Dec 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,690 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 August 6, 2014 employees were not protected from a fall while roofing a residential property, exposing employees to a 12 foot fall.     Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).