OSHA Inspection: EXTERIOR DESIGNS, INC.

Issued

2015-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:     a) 2100 Wellington Blvd, Reading, PA; Strain relief was not provided for 2 different 110 volt extension cords used to supply power to a Metal Man 650 Gutter Machine, on or about 04/06/2015.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:     a) 2100 Wellington Blvd, Reading, PA; Worn and or frayed electric cords from 2 different 110 Volt extension cords were used to supply power to a Metal Man 650 Gutter Machine, on or about 04/06/2015.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1520.00 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):     a) 2100 Wellington Blvd, Reading, PA; Employees were removing gutter 18 feet above the ground without the use of fall protection, on or about 04/06/2015.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2015-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:   a) 2100 Wellington Blvd, Reading, PA; Employees were not trained to recognize the hazards of falling when working 18 feet above the ground while removing gutter, on or about 04/06/2015.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:     a) 2100 Wellington Blvd, Reading, PA; Employees used a Louisville 24 foot Extension Ladder that was not placed 3 feet above the landing to access the roof work area, on or about 04/06/2015.       Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) 2100 Wellington Blvd, Reading, PA; An employee used a Louisville 24 foot Extension Ladder without being provided hazard recognition training, on or about 04/06/2015.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:   a) 2100 Wellington Blvd, Reading, PA; The employer did not initiate and maintain an accident prevention program for employees that were engaged in construction activity to include gutter removal and installation, on or about 04/06/2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) 2100 Wellington Blvd, Reading, PA; An electrical examination was not performed in order to ensure 2 different 110 volt extension cords used to power a Metal Man 650 Gutter Machine were free of recognize hazards that could cause physical harm during use, on or about 04/06/2015.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.