OSHA Inspection: N&J CONSTRUCTION

Issued

May 5, 2015

Abate by

May 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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 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.   Located on the second floor window sill, perimeter exterior stud wall top plate and steep sloped roof deck areas of the residential structure there were employees observed exposed to unprotected sides or edges without conventional fall protection systems / methods performing roof sheeting exposed to fall potentials in excess of 15.

Issued

May 5, 2015

Abate by

May 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.   Located along various areas of the residential structure employees were observed exposed to unprotected sides or edges without conventional fall protection systems / methods performing roof sheeting exposed to fall potentials in excess of 15 who were not trained or knowledgeable of the procedures or regulations to minimize those fall hazards.