OSHA Inspection: BRADLEY W. HOWSMAN

Issued

Jan 29, 2019

Abate by

Feb 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a. On or before December 6, 2018, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to a fall protection program, thereby exposing employees to a 20 foot fall hazard.   b. On or before December 6, 2018, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program such as but not limited to a personal protective equipment program, thereby exposing employees to struck-by or other hazards.

Issued

Jan 29, 2019

Abate by

Feb 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a. On or before December 6, 2018, the employer failed to train employees on the worksite hazards or the regulations required to control or eliminate the worksite hazards, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards, struck-by hazards, or other hazards on the worksite.

Issued

Jan 29, 2019

Abate by

Feb 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a. On or before December 6, 2018, where employees were using pneumatic nail guns to secure the roof sheathing, the employees' eyes were not protected from flying objects, thereby being exposed to struck-by hazards.  b. On or before December 6, 2018, where employees were using a circular saw to cut the roof sheathing, the employees' eyes were not protected from flying objects, thereby being exposed to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 29, 2019

Abate by

Feb 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 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.  a. On or before December 6, 2018, where employees were sheathing the roof of a 2-story house, the employees were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to a 20 foot fall hazard.