OSHA Inspection: HOMELAND BUILDERS INC.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $4530.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(2)(i): Each employee who was constructing a leading edge 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: Note:  If the employer could demonstrate that it was infeasible or created a greater hazard to use these systems, a fall protection plan meeting the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502 should have been developed and implemented.    Parapet, 55 Damon Rd., Northampton, Massachusetts; On or about July 24, 2018, an employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 18.5 feet while performing soffet work on top of a parapet wall and the employee was not protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.

Issued

2018-09-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer.  55 Damon Road, Northampton, Massachusetts; On an before July 24, 2018 the employer did not have certification of training for fall protection that included the name of the employee trained, the dates of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the employer.