OSHA Inspection: HIGH QUALITY BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: A company employee had not been trained in the recognition of hazards such but not necessarily limited to: electrical hazards and struck by hazards.  Condition noted on or about 07/16/15.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

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- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: A company employee was exposed to electrocution hazards when using electrically powered circular saws and extension cords that both contained visibly damaged sections.   Condition observed on or about 07/16/15.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: A company employee was exposed to electrocution hazards when using an electric circular saw whose flexible cord was not supplied with strain relief.  As such, the cord was visibly seen pulling away from the saw.  Condition observed on or about 07/16/15.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: A company employee was exposed to electrocution hazards when using an electric circular saw that was powered with an extension cord whose outer covering was visibly damaged.  Condition observed on or about 07/16/15.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii):  a- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township Falls NJ: An employee, not supplied with any fall protection, was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 10 feet to the ground surface below when performing floor sheathing installation and other related activities from the unprotected edges of a new residential structure's deck.  This employee had not received fall protection training from a competent person.  Noted on or about 07/16/15.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:  a- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: On or about 07/16/15 a company employee was exposed to fall hazards when using an aluminum extension ladder whose side rails did not extend three feet above the landing to which the ladder was used to gain access.  Condition noted on or about 07/16/15.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Unsecured ladder(s) were used on surfaces that were not stable and level:  a- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: On or about 07/16/15 a company employee was exposed to fall hazards when using an aluminum extension ladder whose feet were visibly sinking into the sand causing the ladder to be unstable.  Condition noted on or about 07/16/15.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use:  a- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: On or about 07/16/15 a company employee was exposed to fall hazards when using an aluminum extension ladder that was missing both of its feet, contained visibly damaged rungs, and was missing the pull rope for the ladder's fly section.  This ladder had not been inspected by a competent person for visible defects prior to being used.  Condition noted on or about 07/16/15.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired:  a- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: On or about 07/16/15 a company employee was exposed to fall hazards when using an aluminum extension ladder that was missing both of its feet, contained visibly damaged rungs, and was missing the pull rope for the ladder's fly section.  Condition noted on or about 07/16/15.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

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 enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:  a- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: On or about 07/16/15 a company employee was exposed to fall hazards when using an aluminum extension ladder that was missing both of its feet, contained visibly damaged rungs, and was missing the pull rope for the ladder's fly section.  This employee had not received ladder hazard recognition training from the company.  Condition noted on or about 07/16/15.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6160.00 · Current $6160.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment to be conducted by a competent person designated by the employer was not provided by the employer who was responsible to initiate and maintain an accident prevention program:  a- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: A competent person did not conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite.  An employee was exposed to hazards including, but not limited to fall, electrical, and struck by hazards when performing plywood installation and other related activities.  Condition noted on or about 07/16/15.  High Quality Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1060058, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/06/15, with respect to a workplace located at 8 Monterey Bay Road, Block 176.04, Lot 5, Tinton Falls NJ.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6160.00 · Current $6160.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:     a) Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township NJ: On or about 07/16/15 an employee was exposed to struck by hazards affecting the eye and face areas when using an electric circular saw without eye protection.    High Quality Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a Serious violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1058961, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/06/15, with respect to a workplace located at Dickman Drive & Pershing Blvd., Lavallette NJ.

Issued

2015-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15400.00 · Current $15400.00

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 was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor was an alternative fall protection measure provided:  a- Building 25, Creekside Way, Burlington Township Falls NJ: An employee, not supplied with any fall protection, was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 10 feet to the ground surface below when performing floor sheathing installation and other related activities from the unprotected edges of a new residential structure's deck.  Condition observed on or about 07/16/15.   High Quality Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a Repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1060058, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/06/15, with respect to a workplace located at 8 Monterey Bay Road, Block 176.04, Lot 5, Tinton Falls NJ.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.