OSHA Inspection: M P T CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jul 19, 2016

Abate by

Jul 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(2): Moving part(s) of equipment exposed to contact by employees or which otherwise created a hazard, were not guarded:        a) On or about June 7, 2016, the belt and pulley on an air compressor used to supply pneumatic power to nail guns for the performance of carpentry work was not guarded to prevent contact with moving parts.         In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jul 19, 2016

Abate by

Jul 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):            a) Back of building - On or about June 7, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 18 feet from an attic deck and second story top plates while performing carpentry work without fall protection.    b) Back of building - On or about June 7, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 12 feet from a second story window opening while performing carpentry work without fall protection.    c) Front of building - On or about June 7, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 10 feet while performing carpentry work from top plates without fall protection.    d) Front of building - On or about June 7, 2016, while performing carpentry work employees were exposed to the hazard of falling from a 16/12 pitched roof surface having a ground to eave height of about 11 feet.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):  Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:             a) On or about June 7, 2016, employees were exposed to fall hazards while using a stepladder for access and egress between the second story and attic level of the building.          No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Jul 19, 2016

Abate by

Aug 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify fall protection training by preparing a written certification record:        a) On or about June 7, 2016, the employer did not prepare written certification records related to employee fall protection training.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).