OSHA Inspection: BELLES CONSTRUCTION CO. INC.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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) Keat's Pub, 115 Bowman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA: Employees working on a steep roof (10 in 12 pitch) at a height of approximately 22 feet were not utilizing fall protection, as observed on or about May 12, 2016.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section:  a) Keat's Pub, 115 Bowman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA: Employees working on a pump jack scaffold platform without fall protection were exposed to an approximate 22 foot fall hazard, as observed on or about May 12, 2016.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6): Scaffolds were erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they, or any conductive material handled on them, could have come closer than the minimum distances established for specific voltages as set forth in the table in subparagraph (f)(6):    a) Keat's Pub, 115 Bowman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA: An aluminum pump jack scaffold was erected and used in near proximity to the building electrical service feed, as observed on or about May 12, 2016.    Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Jun 9, 2016

Abate by

Jun 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

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 used:  a) Keat's Pub, 115 Bowman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA: An employee using a pneumatic nail gun to fasten roofing materials was not wearing eye protection, as observed on or about May 12, 2016.  Abatement Certification Required.