OSHA Inspection: HIGH QUALITY BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

2016-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $3080.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.104(b): Lifelines were not secured above the point of operation to an anchorage or structural member capable of supporting a minimum dead weight of 5,400 pounds:   a)  Mary Lane, Springside at Robbinsville, Robbinsville, NJ: On or about January 4, 2016, an employee working in job-built man basket, elevated on the forks of a Terex TH1056C RTFL, was exposed to fall hazards due to his lifeline being improperly anchored.  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

2016-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15400.00 · Current $15400.00

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)  Mary Lane, Springside at Robbinsville, Robbinsville, NJ: On or about January 4, 2016, the employer, High Quality Builders, Inc., had not initiated a program for a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite, to identify hazards and/or stop the work in the event workers were placed in a hazardous condition.  As such employees were conducting sheathing activities without proper use of fall protection.  The employees were using an improperly secured man basket, raised on the forks of a Terex RTFL to access the upper areas of the structure.  The employee in the basket was not properly anchored.  The operator of the Terex lift was not properly trained / certified.  Additionally, employees using pneumatic nail guns and circular saws were not using eye or face protection.        High Quality Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1078439, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/2/15, with respect to a workplace located Mary Lane, Springside at Robbinsville, Robbinsville, NJ.   High Quality Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a 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 1058961, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/06/2015, with respect to a workplace located at Dickman Dr. & Pershing Blvd Lavallette, 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

2016-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8800.00 · Current $8800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.   a)  Mary Lane, Springside at Robbinsville, Robbinsville, NJ: On or about Jan 4 2016,, a High Quality Builder Inc. employees were using circular saws to cut plywood and were using a nail gun to secure wall sheathing.  The employees were not provided with, nor were they wearing, safety glasses and were thus exposed to potential eye injury.       High Quality Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1078439, citation number 2, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/2/15, with respect to a workplace located Mary Lane, Springside at Robbinsville, Robbinsville, NJ.           High Quality Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a 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 07/06/2015, with respect to a workplace located at Dickman Dr. & Pershing Blvd Lavallette, 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

2016-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6160.00 · Current $6160.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(v): Fork-lifts were used to support scaffold platforms while the entire platform was not attached to the fork:   a)  Mary Lane, Springside at Robbinsville, Robbinsville, NJ: On or about January 4, 2016, an employee working in job-built man basket, elevated on the forks of a Terex TH1056C RTFL, was exposed to fall hazards due to the platform not being securely and properly attached to the forks.    High Quality Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a 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 1058961, citation number 1, item number 4a and was affirmed as a final order on 07/06/2015, with respect to a workplace located at Dickman Dr. & Pershing Blvd Lavallette, 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

2016-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6160.00 · Current $6160.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): The employer failed to ensure that each powered industrial truck operator did not complete training as required.  a)  Mary Lane, Springside at Robbinsville, Robbinsville, NJ: On or about January 4, 2016, an employee was working in job-built man basket, elevated on the forks of a Terex TH1056C RTFL.  The operator of the Terex lift was not properly trained, evaluated or certified.    High Quality Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a 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 1058961, citation number 1, item number 5a and was affirmed as a final order on 07/06/2015, with respect to a workplace located at Dickman Dr. & Pershing Blvd Lavallette, 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.