OSHA Inspection: SN CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

2018-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $1386.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.    (a)  6050 East Hinsdale Court, Centennial CO: On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to lack of a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system while engaged in residential construction activities more than 10 feet above a lower level.  During inspection, CSHO observed a single rope hanging next to a pump jack scaffold.  CSHO was informed that this rope was the lifeline for two employees while they worked from the pump jack scaffold and while working on a second story roof.  The existing personal fall arrest system was insufficient because there were not enough lifelines for each worker, and the lifeline was not secured on the roof.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2018-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  6276 Hinsdale Ave, Centennial CO:  On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to working on first story roofs without adequate fall protection measures.  One employee was installing a gutter after siding repair had been completed.  The employee was standing on first story roofs lacking fall protection measures such as personal fall arrest systems, safety nets, or guardrails.  (b)  6296 Hinsdale Ave, Centennial CO:  On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to working on first story roofs without adequate fall protection measures.  One employee was cleaning debris off another house after tear-off of siding.  The employee was standing on first story roofs lacking fall protection measures such as personal fall arrest systems, safety nets, or guardrails.  (c)  6050 East Hinsdale Court, Centennial CO:  On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to working on second story roofs without adequate fall protection measures.  Two employees were installing siding on a two story house.  There was only one lifeline provided to employees, however both employees were wearing harnesses.  Personal fall arrest systems in place were inadequate to protect both employees at the same time.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2018-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $1386.00 Reduced

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)  6050 E. Hinsdale Court: On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to working on scaffolds which had not been inspected by a competent person prior to use.  Employees were using Alum-A-Pole pump jack scaffolds without adequate bracing on the bottom pole.    (b) 6296 Hinsdale Ave, Centennial CO:  On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to working on scaffolds which had not been inspected by a competent person prior to use.  Employees were using Alum-A-Pole pump jack scaffolds without adequate bracing on the bottom pole.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2018-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(j)(2): Poles were not secured to the structure by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent at the bottom, top, and other points as necessary.  (a)  6050 E. Hinsdale Court, Centennial CO: On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to using scaffolds that were not secured to structures by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent.  Employees were using an Alum-A-Pole pump jack scaffold without rigid triangular bracing or equivalent at the bottom of the pole.  (b)  6296 Hinsdale Ave, Centennial CO:  On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to using scaffolds that were not secured to structures by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent.  Employees were using an Alum-A-Pole pump jack scaffold without rigid triangular bracing or equivalent at the top of the pole.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2018-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2772.00 · Current $1386.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed    (a) 6296 Hinsdale Ave, Centennial CO: On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to stepladders being used in positions for which they were not designed.  The stepladders noted during inspection were designed for use on level surfaces with the spreader bars in an open and locked position.  Employees were using two stepladders with closed spreader bars on angled surfaces while working on first story roofs.      (b) 6050 East Hinsdale Court, Centennial CO:  On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to stepladders being used in positions for which they were not designed.  The stepladders noted during inspection were designed for use on level surfaces with the spreader bars in an open and locked position.  Employees were using one stepladder with a closed spreader bar on an angled surfaces while working on first story roofs.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2018-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Unsecured ladder(s) were used on surfaces that were not stable and level:  (a) 6296 Hinsdale Ave, Centennial CO: On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to using unsecured ladders on surfaces that were not level.  Employees utilized three unsecured ladders on roofs with a slope of approximately 56 degrees.  (b) 6050 East Hinsdale Court, Centennial CO: On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards due to using unsecured ladders on surfaces that were not level.  Employees utilized one unsecured ladder on a roof with a slope of approximately 56 degrees.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

2018-06-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $311.00 · Current $156.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers:    (a) 6050 East Hinsdale Court, Centennial CO: On or about May 15, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to tripping hazards due to working around uncovered holes.  Two employees were installing siding next to uncovered window wells.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).