BETHLEHEM, PA —
OSHA Inspection: J. CHACON CONTRACTOR, LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of J. CHACON CONTRACTOR, LLC in 35 & 37 WEST GREENWICH STREET, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018 (NAICS 238160). OSHA activity number 342742145.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- J. CHACON CONTRACTOR, LLC
- Site address
- 35 & 37 WEST GREENWICH STREET
- City
- BETHLEHEM
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 18018
- Mailing
- 392 ATLANTIC AVENUE, TRENTON, NJ 08629
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238160
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.28 A
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jan 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $1,996 · Current $1,460 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.28(a): The employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions. a) Third story roof - On or about October 31, 2017, the employer did not require the wearing of eye protection for employees using pneumatic nail guns. b) Porch roof and ground level area - On or about October 31, 2017, the employer did not require the wearing of head protection for employees working at ground level below workers performing roofing activities.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1460
- — Z (S) $1996
1926.416 E01
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jan 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $1,497 · Current $1,260 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used: a) Front of house - On or about October 31, 2017, a flexible cord used to power a circular saw had the outer protective coating torn and damaged in multiple places.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1260
- — Z (S) $1497
1926.501 B13
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2018
- Abate by
- Jan 22, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $3,492 · Current $2,200 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) Third story roof and porch roof - On or about October 31, 2017, employees performing residential re-roofing activities more than 6 feet above lower levels were not protected by sufficient fall protection systems.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2200
- — Z (S) $3492
1926.1053 B05 I
- Issued
- Jan 11, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladder(s) were not used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder. a) Front porch area - On or about October 31, 2017, a portable aluminum extension ladder was being used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was in excess of one-quarter of the working length of the ladder.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342742145.
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