OSHA Inspection: SIMIANO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Issued

2018-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4656.00 · Current $3026.00 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. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.    a) Jobsite, 1612 South 17th Street, Roof - Workers were performing carpentry operations 3 feet from an unprotected roof edge 24 feet above ground level without conventional or alternative methods of fall protection, observed on or about 9/5/17.

Issued

2018-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers:  a) Jobsite, 1612 South 17th Street - The employer did not conduct frequent and regular inspections by a competent person to prevent fall hazards up to 24 feet above the next level, observed on or about 9/5/17.

Issued

2018-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3327.00 · Current $2163.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): One stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.  Note: When the top edge of a stairrail system also serves as a handrail, paragraph (c)(7) of this section applies.        a) Jobsite, 1612 South 17th Street, 3rd Floor - Workers were using an unprotected stairway equipped with 13 risers 10 feet above the next level without a stairrail system, observed on or about 9/5/17.    b) Jobsite, 1612 South 17th Street, 2nd Floor - Workers were using an unprotected stairway equipped with 10 risers 10 feet above the next level without a stairrail system, observed on or about 9/5/17.

Issued

2018-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1995.00 · Current $1297.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.      a) Jobsite, 1612 South 17th Street, Rear Entrance - Workers were accessing a 38 inch high break in elevation without use of a ramp, ladder or sloped embankment, observed on or about 9/5/17.