OSHA Inspection: MUZZA BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment to be conducted by a competent person designated by the employer was not provided by the employer who was responsible to initiate and maintain an accident prevention program:  a- 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: A competent person did not conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite.  Employees on this site were exposed to hazards including, but not limited to fall, fire, and electrical hazards.  Condition noted on or about 01/12/17.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use:  a- 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: Company employees at the worksite were exposed to fall hazards when utilizing an A-framed ladder and an Aluminum Extension Ladder containing visibly damaged components.  At the time of the worksite inspection, these ladders had not been inspected by a competent person. Condition noted on or about 01/12/17.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury:  a- 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: Company employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards at the worksite as a result of them not receiving hazard recognition and avoidance training from their employer.  Condition noted on or about 01/12/17.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

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- 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: Company employees were exposed to fire hazards when a portable fire extinguisher was not available at the worksite when more than 5 gallons of flammable liquids were being used.   Condition observed on or about 01/12/17.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a- 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: Company employees were exposed to electrocution hazards when using visibly damaged extension cords to power the worksite portable electric tools.  Condition noted on or about 01/12/17.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

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- 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: A company employee was exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 10 feet to the ground surface below, when installing freeze board and performing other related activities from a pitched roof while wearing a full body harness with no lanyard attached.  Condition noted on or about 01/12/17.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a- 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: A company employee was exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 10 feet to the ground surface below, when installing freeze board and performing other related activities from a pitched roof while wearing a full body harness with no lanyard attached.  This employee, along with the other worksite company employees, had not received fall hazard recognition and minimization training from the company.  Condition noted on or about 01/12/17.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways and train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:  a- 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: Company employees were exposed to fall hazards when utilizing an A-framed ladder and an aluminum extension ladder that were both containing visibly damaged components. In addition the aluminum extension was not set as required by the standard.  At the time of and prior to the worksite inspection, these employees had not received ladder hazard recognition and minimization training from the company.  Condition noted on or about 01/12/17.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,717 · Current $2,717

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(1)(ii): Non-self-supporting portable ladder(s) were not capable of supporting without failure, at least four times the maximum intended load:  a- Front of House, 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: A worksite company employee was exposed to fall hazards when utilizing an aluminum extension ladder whose rise to run ratio was not 4 to 1 and, as such, was not having an angle of approximately 75 degrees from the horizontal .  Condition observed on or about 01/12/17.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,717 · Current $2,717

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Unsecured ladder(s) were used on surfaces that were not stable and level:  a- 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: A company employee was exposed to fall hazards when utilizing an unsecured Aluminum Extension Ladder whose feet were visibly sinking into the ground onto which it was set.  Condition noted on or about 01/12/17.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 27, 2017

Abate by

Apr 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $3,803

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, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired:  a- 80 Liverpool Way, Medford NJ: Company employees were exposed to fall hazards when utilizing an A-framed ladder and an aluminum extension ladder that were both containing visibly damaged components. Condition noted on or about 01/12/17.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.