OSHA Inspection: FIVE STAR BUILDING GROUP, INC.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment are not used when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    a. On or about March 16, 2016, two employees were using pneumatic air guns performing roofing activities (installing shingles) without the use of safety glasses.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a. On or about March 16, 2016, on a 6:12 pitch roof, employees roofing a residential house were not protected from a 20 foot fall hazard by use of a guardrail system, safety net system, personal fall arrest system or any alternative fall protection.

Issued

Mar 22, 2016

Abate by

May 6, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard:  a.  On or about March 16, 2016, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:         1.  Management Commitment and Leadership                  a.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.               b.  Program Reviewed Annually.               c.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.               d.  Adequate commitment of resources.               e.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.               f.  Management observations of safety rules.              2.  Assignment of Responsibility                     a.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.              b. Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.              c.  Employees adherence to safety rules.             3.  Identification and Control of Hazards                 a.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.              b.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls).                      c.  Action taken to address hazards.              d.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.              e.  Technical reference materials available.            4.  Training and Education                 a.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.              b.  Specialized training taken when needed.              c.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.             5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis