OSHA Inspection: PETER NEBUS

Issued

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees shall be provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.  On March 31, 2015 employees were not provided with eye protection while using pneumatic nail guns, exposing employees to the hazards associated with an eye injury.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.   On March 31, 2015 employees were exposed to a 19.2 foot fall while performing roofing operations at a residential property and the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fall hazards.     Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).