OSHA Inspection: KILCON CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Apr 26, 2017

Abate by

May 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.    On or about April 19, 2017, employees performing residential framing operations were exposed to struck by hazards while employees worked on two levels without head protection.  The employer failed to mandate the use of hard hats.      Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Apr 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $0 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.    On or about April 19, 2017, employees performing residential framing operations were exposed to potential eye or face injury when they operated a pneumatic nail gun and the employer failed to ensure they wore eye protection.     No abatement certification or documentation is required of this item.

Issued

Apr 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,310 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 April 19, 2017, employees performing framing operations on a residential property were exposed to a 11.3 foot fall when the employer failed to ensure fall protection was utilized.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 26, 2017

Abate by

Jun 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,650 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 April 19, 2017, employees performing residential framing operations were exposed to a 11.3 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).