OSHA Inspection: J.M. BUILDERS

Issued

Aug 23, 2016

Abate by

Sep 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,672 · Current $1,101 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)  On or about August 12, 2016, the employees were exposed to injuries from falls approximately 12.0 feet while engaged in siding activities.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Aug 23, 2016

Abate by

Sep 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,604 · Current $1,101 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface and the ladder's length did not allow the ladder side rails to extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder.      (a)  On or about August 12, 2016, the employer did not ensure employees safely used the ladder to gain access to the residential roof.  The ladder was not secured at the top and did not extend three feet above the landing surface.        Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").