OSHA Inspection: MUZZA BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(vi): A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, was not provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas were being used on the jobsite:  a) Construction site, Building 100 - On or about January 6, 2017, the employer did not provide a fire extinguisher where 5 gallons of gasoline was located for use in a portable generator and air compressor.

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(J): Extension cord sets used with portable electric tools and appliances were not designed for hard or extra-hard usage:  a) Construction site, Building 100 - On or about January 6, 2017, multiple unmarked, standard light/medium duty extension cords were observed in use to power equipment and a microwave.

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a) Construction site, Building 100 - On or about January 6, 2017, several damaged extension cords with the protective sheathing torn and pulled away from the plug exposing the internal wires, were observed in use to power equipment and a microwave.

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(2): Except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) and (b)(2)(ii) of this section, each scaffold platform and/or walkway was not at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide:  a) Construction site, Building 100 - On or about January 6, 2017, Employees constructed a scaffold with 2x6 (nominal) framing lumber to stand on while setting trusses. The platform consisted of a single 2x6, exposing employees to serious injury in the event of a fall or platform failure.

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $6,338

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were used for purposes other than the purposes for which they were designed:  a) Construction site, Building 100, unit C2 - On or about January 6, 2017, employees used a six foot stepladder leaned against the wall studs to access the top plate and ceiling area work area.

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:  a) Construction site, Building 100, unit C2 - On or about January 6, 2017, Employees used the top step and top of stepladders to access the Ceiling joist/top plates of the second floor, exposing them to a fall hazard in the event of ladder displacement.

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Abate by

Apr 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $6,338

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1428(a): The employer of the signal person did not ensure that each signal person met the Qualifications Requirements (paragraph (c) of this section) prior to giving any signals:  a) Construction site, Building 100 - On or about January 6, 2017, The employer did not ensure and certify that each signal person met the requirements of paragraph C of this section. Employees gave hand signals to a crane hoisting trusses and landing them in an area the operator could not see.

Issued

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $88,724 · Current $88,724

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m)  or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b), nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502:   a) Construction site, Building 100, Unit C2 - On or about January 6, 2017, Employees were observed setting Gable end trusses while standing on the second floor perimeter wall top plates. No form of fall protection or alternative fall protection measures were in use, exposing employees to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet.  a) Construction site, Building 100 - On or about January 6, 2017, Employees were observed placing various types of trusses on the second floor ceiling level in preparation for installation while standing on the second floor framing. Multiple areas had unguarded areas and no form of fall protection or alternative fall protection measures were in use, exposing employees to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet to the floor of the second story.  c) Construction site, Building 100 - On or about January 6, 2017, Employees walked and worked immediately next to multiple openings for future stairs in the second floor, exposing them to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet.