OSHA Inspection: ETNA CORPORATION, INC.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,703 · Current $4,703

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.   a) Jobsite: 1st and 3rd floors: Employees conducting framing operations around floor holes were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 7 feet as the holes were not covered or protected with guardrail systems.  Observed on or about 5/11/16.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,487 · Current $5,487

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, or an alternative fall protection measure that meets a provision described in paragraph (b) of this section.  a) Jobsite : 4th level, west side/wall - Employees conducting framing activities were exposed to fall hazards while working along open and unprotected sides and edges of a 4 story residential construction building, approximately 30 feet above ground level, without the use of a fall protection system.  Observed on or about 5/11/16.   b) Jobsite : 4th level, unprotected edge along upper deck - Employees conducting framing activities were exposed to fall hazards while working along open and unprotected sides and edges of a 4 story residential construction building, approximately 12'3" from the lower level, without the use of a fall protection system.  Observed on or about 5/11/16.   c) Jobsite : 4th level, unprotected edge on main deck facing the upper deck - Employees conducting framing activities were exposed to fall hazards while working along open and unprotected sides and edges of a 4 story residential construction building, approximately 9' 6" from the lower level, without the use of a fall protection system.  Observed on or about 5/11/16.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee exposed to fall hazards to enable them to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to follow in order to minimize them.  a) Jobsite: - The employer did not provide a training program for each employee in the recognition and avoidance of fall hazards during residential construction operations.  Observed on or about 5/11/16.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,703 · Current $4,703

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.  a) Jobsite: 1st floor, 4 step staircase - The staircase utilized by employees during framing operations was not equipped with a stair rail system along the unprotected edge.   Observed on or about 5/11/16.   b) Jobsite: Staircase leading to 3rd floor (from landing between 2nd and 3rd floors) - The staircase utilized by employees during framing operations was not equipped with a stair rail system along the unprotected edge.   Observed on or about 5/11/16.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail.  a) Jobsite: 1st floor, 4 step staircase - The staircase utilized by employees during framing operations was not equipped with at least one handrail.  Observed on or about 5/11/16.    b) Jobsite: Staircase leading to 3rd floor (from landing between 2nd and 3rd floors) - The staircase utilized by employees during framing operations was not equipped with at least one handrail.  Observed on or about 5/11/16.    c) Jobsite: 3rd floor, 4 step staircase - The staircase utilized by employees during framing operations was not equipped with at least one handrail.  Observed on or about 5/11/16.

Issued

Nov 10, 2016

Abate by

Nov 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $3,563

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(4): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members were not provided between the top rail of the stairrail system and the stairway steps.  a) Jobsite: 2nd floor, 4 step staircase - The staircase utilized by employees during framing operations was not provided with a midrail between the top rail of the stairrail system and the stairway steps.  Observed on or about 5/11/16.    b) Jobsite: 3rd floor, 4 step staircase - The staircase utilized by employees during framing operations was not provided with a midrail between the top rail of the stairrail system and the stairway steps.  Observed on or about 5/11/16.