OSHA Inspection: D & B CONSTRUCTION OF JAX, INC.

Issued

Apr 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $796 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a. On or about March 20, 2017, employees using nail guns and a Makita saw were not wearing eye protection, exposing themselves to being struck by flying debris and nails.

Issued

Apr 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $797 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 March 20, 2017, roof area, two employees framing were not protected from an 8 feet fall hazard by the use of a fall protection system.

Issued

Apr 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $797 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:    a. On or about March 20, 2017, employees were using the top step of an 8-foot step ladder to gain access and exit from the roof and being exposed to fall hazards.