OSHA Inspection: NEW HOMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Sep 30, 2016

Abate by

Oct 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.   a) 12 Montclaire Road Lot 19 Medford, NJ - On or about 4/30/2016, the employer did not submit abatement documentation and certification for citation 1 item 5 and citation 2 items 1-3.

Issued

Jun 10, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,848 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1): Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a- West Side of Worksite - 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: On or about 02/12/15 worksite company employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using an orange extension cord whose outer covering was visibly damaged.  The employer did not ensure that these cords were free from recognized hazards prior to being used.     b - East Side of Worksite - 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: On or about 02/12/15 worksite company employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using an orange extension cord whose outer covering was visibly damaged.  The employer did not ensure that these cords were free from recognized hazards prior to being used.      IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 10, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    a- West Side of Worksite - 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: On or about 02/12/15 worksite company employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using an orange extension cord whose outer covering was visibly damaged.  The employer did not ensure that these cords were free from recognized hazards prior to being used.     b - East Side of Worksite - 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: On or about 02/12/15 worksite company employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using an orange extension cord whose outer covering was visibly damaged.  The employer did not ensure that these cords were free from recognized hazards prior to being used.      IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 10, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,848 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii)    a- 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: An employee, not wearing any fall protection, was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 10 feet 2 inches to the ground surface below when performing roof sheathing installation and other related activities from a roof with a pitch of approximately 7 on 12.  This employee, as well as other worksite company employees, had not received fall protection training from the company.  Condition observed on or about 02/12/15.     IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 10, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,848 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladder(s) were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and/or after an occurrence that could have affected their safe use:    a- 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: On or about 02/12/15 a worksite company employee was exposed to fall hazards when utilizing a portable aluminum extension ladder that contained missing feet, visibly damaged rungs, etc.  This ladder had not been inspected by a competent person prior to it being used on the day of the worksite inspection.    IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 10, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,848 Reduced

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 either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired.    a- 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: On or about 02/12/15 a worksite company employee was exposed to fall hazards when utilizing a portable aluminum extension ladder that contained missing feet, visibly damaged rungs, etc.        IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 10, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,848 Reduced

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 train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways:    a- 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: On or about 02/12/15 a worksite company employee was exposed to fall hazards when utilizing a portable aluminum extension ladder that contained missing feet, visibly damaged rungs, etc. This employee had not received ladder hazard identification training from the employer at the time of the worksite inspection.       IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 10, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,696 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s)    a- 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: On or about 02/12/15 worksite company employees were exposed to hazards including, but not limited to: struck by hazards, electrical hazards, and fall hazards as a result of frequent and regular inspections not being performed and corrected by a competent person.       New Homes Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 638798, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/31/13, with respect to a workplace located at 16 Westbury Drive, Winslow NJ.    IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 10, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $2,112 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- 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: An employee, not wearing any eye/face protection, was exposed to struck by hazards when using a pneumatic nailer at the worksite.  Condition observed on or about 02/12/15.     New Homes Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311812457, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/25/11, with respect to a workplace located at Lots 203 & 204 Margaretta Drive, St. Georges DE.    IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 10, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $15,400 · Current $9,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor was an alternative fall protection measure provided:    a- 12 Montclaire Road, Lot 19, Medford NJ: An employee, not wearing any fall protection, was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 10 feet 2 inches to the ground surface below when performing roof sheathing installation and other related activities from a roof with a pitch of approximately 7 on 12.  Condition observed on or about 02/12/15.     New Homes Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 638798, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/31/13, with respect to a workplace located at 16 Westbury Drive, Winslow NJ.    New Homes Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311812457, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/25/11, with respect to a workplace located at Lot 203 & 204 Margaretta Drive, St. Georges DE.    IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.