OSHA Inspection: MASTERS BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Jul 24, 2017

Abate by

Aug 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,760 · Current $9,760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity:  a- 670 Prospect Avenue, Lakewood NJ - Company employees were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 23 feet to the ground surface below, while performing siding installation from a pump jack scaffold that was without bracing installed 4 feet above the brace to be passed.  On the day of the worksite inspection, this scaffold was not inspected for visible defects, prior to its use, by a competent person.  Condition observed on or about 05/03/17.   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

Jul 24, 2017

Abate by

Aug 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,760 · Current $9,760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7): Scaffolds were not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered, by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration; Such activities were not performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person:  a- 670 Prospect Avenue, Lakewood NJ - Company employees were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 23 feet to the ground surface below, while performing siding installation from a pump jack scaffold that was without bracing installed 4 feet above the brace to be passed, was missing end stops and was missing a screen that run the entire length of the active walking/working surface.  On the day of the worksite inspection, this scaffold was not erected under the supervision and direction of a competent person.  Condition noted on or about 05/03/17.   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

Jul 24, 2017

Abate by

Jul 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,760 · Current $9,760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms.  a- Building M, 145 Cliffwood Avenue, Aberdeen NJ - Company employees were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 23 feet to the ground surface below, while performing siding installation from a pump jack scaffold that was missing end stops and was missing a screen the length of the active walking/working surface.  Condition observed on or about 04/05/17.   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

Jul 24, 2017

Abate by

Jul 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,760 · Current $9,760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(j)(2): When the pump jack had to pass bracing already instaled,k an additional brace was not install approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) above the brace to be passed, and was not left in place until the pump jack was moved and the original brace reinstated:  a- 670 Prospect Avenue, Lakewood NJ - Company employees were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 23 feet to the ground surface below, while performing siding installation from a pump jack scaffold that was without bracing installed 4 feet above the brace to be passed.  Condition observed on or about 05/03/17.   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

Jul 24, 2017

Abate by

Aug 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,972 · Current $6,972

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  a- 670 Prospect Avenue, Lakewood NJ - Company employees were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 23 feet to the ground surface below, while performing siding installation from a pump jack scaffold that was without bracing installed 4 feet above the brace to be passed, was missing end stops on both ends of the walking/working surface and was not supplied with a screen that ran the entire length of the scaffold's active walking/working surface. On the day of the worksite inspection, all of the worksite company employees had not received scaffold hazard recognition and minimization training by a qualified person.  Condition noted on or about 05/03/17.   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.