OSHA Inspection: NASHUA BUILDERS

Issued

Nov 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,641 · Current $9,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following to include guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall protection system.    a)  Building 1, Wood Roofs, 8B Area:  On or about June 14, 2018 and at times prior thereto; subcontractor employees were working near unprotected edges installing PVC sprinkler piping; exposing them to falls from 7.25 feet to 10 feet onto concrete ground.    b)  Building 1, Roof Jig:  On or about June 14, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees were working near unprotected edges and flying walls; exposing them to falls from 7.25 feet to 10 feet onto concrete ground.   c) Building 1, Wood Roofs, 8B Area:  On or about June 14, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees used an unsecured catwalk /platform on the West side of the Tape and Texture Pit to cross over the jig; exposing employees to a seven foot fall onto concrete ground.       Note* Abatement certification AND documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Nov 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(i): employer did not train employees on the nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them;   a) Building 1, Wood Roofs and Jig:  On or about June 14, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees did not receive adequate training on the fall hazards associated with their work with prefabrication building construction; exposing them to 7.25 feet to 10 feet falls.             Note* Abatement certification AND documentation ARE required for this item

Issued

Nov 2, 2018

Abate by

Jan 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) Building 1, Wood Roofs, 8B Area:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto; subcontractors worked at heights from 7.25 feet to 10 feet near exposed floor edges, although the work area had not been evaluated to determine whether a fall protection system was feasible.   b) Building 1, Wood Roofs, 8B Area:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees worked at heights from 7.25 feet to 10 feet near exposed floor edges, although the work area had not been evaluated to determine whether a fall protection system was feasible.  c) Building 1, Wood Roofs, 8B Area:  On or about June 14, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees used an unsecured catwalk /platform on the West side of the Tape and Texture Pit to cross over the jig; exposing employees to a seven foot fall onto concrete ground.        Note* Abatement certification AND documentation ARE required for this item.