OSHA Inspection: GRIT CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT

Issued

2017-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3259.00 · Current $1955.00 Reduced

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 -  Employees are working on the second level approximately 10 feet from the next level were not protected from floor holes to the next level by the use of covers or some type of fall protection system.     Noted on or about 10/12/16.

Issued

2017-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $2281.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.    1) Jobsite: Employer did not ensure that employees working at heights greater than 6 feet wore fall protection, thus exposing them to fall hazards. Employees framing the 3rd floor of a new residential construction were not utilizing a fall protection system (FPS).    Condition observed on or about 12 OCT 2016.

Issued

2017-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  1) Jobsite: The employer failed to provide adequate training for employees to recognize and mitigate fall hazards on the jobsite. Employees working on the 3rd floor of a new residential construction performing framing work were not wearing fall protection.   Condition noted on or about 12 OCT 2016.

Issued

2017-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $978.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, shall either be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or be tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired.    1) Jobsite: Employer did not ensure that the Louisville 24' metal extension ladder was removed from service when the 3rd and 4th rungs, from the bottom, were bent and damaged thus exposing employees to ladder fall hazards.    Condition observed on or about 12 OCT 2016.

Issued

2017-04-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use.  1) Jobsite: Employer did not ensure that the Louisville 24' metal extension ladder was inspected for visible defects and the 3rd and 4th rungs, from the bottom, were bent and damaged thus exposing employees to ladder fall hazards.  Condition noted on or about 12 OCT 2016.