OSHA Inspection: VC BUILDS, INC.

Issued

May 8, 2015

Abate by

May 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 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.    a.  On or about April 20, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing carpentry operations from rafters eighteen (18') feet two (2") inches above the floor were not protected from falls, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards.

Issued

May 8, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.     a.  On or about April 20, 2015, at the above addressed jobsite, employees had been provided fall protection training, however the employer failed to keep a written certification of record.