OSHA Inspection: A ONE CARPENTRY, LLC

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    a) Jobsite - Employees engaged in framing operations were exposed to a fall hazard greater than (10) feet above the grade without fall protection. The employer did not utilize a personal fall protection system, guard rails or a safety net system to protect employees from falling. Observed on or about 28 December 2015.

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers:    a) Jobsite - Employees engaged in framing operations were exposed to fall hazards through unprotected floor holes in the walking/working surface at heights greater than six (6) feet above the grade without a fall protection system. Observed on or about 28 December 2015.

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 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) Jobsite -  Ladders used to gain access to upper working levels did not extent at least 3 feet thus exposing employees to fall hazards. Observed on or about 28 December 2015.

Issued

Feb 9, 2016

Abate by

Feb 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladder(s) 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in a manner that readily identifies them as defective or be tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired.     (a) Jobsite -  Ladder used to gain access to the second working level by employees had a bent/damaged rung exposing employees to fall hazards. Observed on or about 28 December 2015.