OSHA Inspection: P&D CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,270 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.     On or about March 2, 2017, employees performing residential framing operations at a residential property were exposed to a 12.3 feet when the employer failed to ensure fall protection was utilized.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 16, 2017

Abate by

Mar 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,630 Reduced

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.    On or about March 2, 2017, employees performing residential framing operations were exposed to a 12.3 foot fall when the employer failed to ensure that employees were adequately trained to recognize the hazards associated with working at elevation.      Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).