OSHA Inspection: ENCORE GENERAL CONTRACTOR, LLC

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1): The top edge height of the top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, was not 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level:      The employer does not ensure that the top edge height of the top rails is 42 inches plus or minus 3 inches.  This violation was observed on or about March 20, 2015, on the second level of the residential home where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when the guardrail system around a floor opening had a top rail that was less than 42 inches in height.      Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the top edge height of the top rails is 42 inches plus or minus 3 inches.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(2): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structure members were not installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there was no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches (53 cm) high.    The employer does not ensure that midrails or equivalent are installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface.  This violation was observed on or about March 20, 2015, on the second level of the residential home where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when the guardrail system around a floor opening had two sections that were not equipped with a midrail or equivalent.    Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that midrails or equivalent are installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(3)(i): The height of stair rails installed after March 15, 1991, was less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) from the upper surface of the stair rail system to the surface of tread, in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread:        The employer does not ensure that the height of stair rails is no less than 36 inches.  This violation was observed on or about March 20, 2015, on the north side of the residential home where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when the stairway railing was less than 36 inches.      Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the height of stair rails is no less than 36 inches.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(4): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members were not provided between the top rail of the stairrail system and the stairway steps:     The employer does not ensure that midrails or equivalent are installed between the top edge of the stair rail system and the stairway steps.      a) This violation was observed on or about March 20, 2015, on the north side of the residential home where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when the stairway railing was not equipped with a midrail or equivalent.    b) This violation was observed on or about March 20, 2015, on the south side of the residential home where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when the stairway railing was not equipped with a midrail or equivalent.    Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that midrails or equivalent are installed between the top edge of the stair rail system and the stairway steps.

Issued

Apr 13, 2015

Abate by

Apr 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(12): Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings were not provided with guardrail systems that meet the criteria contained in Subpart M of 29 CFR 1926:      The employer does not ensure that unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings meet the guardrail systems criteria contained in Subpart M of 29 CFR 1926.        a) This violation was observed on or about March 20, 2015, on the north side of the residential home where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when the stairway landing guardrail system had top rails that were less than 42 inches in height.        b) This violation was observed on or about March 20, 2015, on the north side of the residential home where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when a section of the stairway railing was not equipped with a midrail or equivalent.      c) This violation was observed on or about March 20, 2015, on the south side of the residential home where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when the stairway landing guardrail system had a top rail that was less than 42 inches in height.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings meet the guardrail systems criteria contained in Subpart M of 29 CFR 1926.