OSHA Inspection: MIKE & IKE CONSTRUCTION, INC

Issued

Jun 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $1,320

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.28(a): The employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees:  a) Residential jobsite: On April 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto an employee used a pneumatic nail gun without protective eyewear while performing framing activities.      Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Jun 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $1,320

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(b)(2): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members were not installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface:  a) Residential jobsite: On April 29, 2015 and at times prior thereto the guardrail system around the stairway opening on the second floor was missing a mid-rail.  Note) Certification of corrective action IS require for this item.

Issued

Jun 15, 2015

Abate by

Jun 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,640 Reduced

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 are not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:    a) The employer does not ensure that employees are provided and use fall protection when exposed to serious fall hazards during residential wood frame construction activities.  This condition was most recently observed at 1117 Laughton, Meridian, ID on April 29, 2015.  An employee performed framing activities on a 7 in 12 and 10 in 12 pitched roof without a complete fall protection system in place.       Mike & Ike Construction, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1926.503(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 965589, citation number 1, item number 1a, and was affirmed as a final order on April 22, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at Henry's Fork sub-division, Eagle, ID 83616.     Note) Certification and documentation of corrective action ARE required for this item.