OSHA Inspection: MJ CONSTRUCTION & EXTERIORS COMPANY

Issued

Mar 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,183 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):    a)  On or about December 11, 2018, the employer did not initiate a program which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site by a competent person.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):  Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:    a)  On December 11, 2018, employees using pneumatic nail guns were not wearing safety glasses, thereby exposing the employees to hazards associated with eye injury.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,226 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): Safe access was not provided to scaffold platforms when the platforms were more than 2 feet above or below the point of access:      a)  On December 11, 2018, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of up to approximately 25 feet while accessing the roof by way of a ladder jack scaffold platform.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,183 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(i): Each employee on a boatswains' chair, catenary scaffold, float scaffold, needle beam scaffold, or ladder jack scaffold was not protected by a personal fall arrest system:       a)  On December 11, 2018, employees working from a ladder jack scaffold were exposed to a fall hazard of up to approximately 25 feet.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(k)(1): Platforms exceeded a height of 20 feet (6.1 m):    a)  On December 11, 2018, employees were working from a ladder jack scaffold platform approximately 25 feet above grade.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,183 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toe boards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:        a)  On December 11, 2018, employees engaged in roofing activity were exposed to fall hazards of up to approximately 27 feet.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 11, 2019

Abate by

Mar 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and/or were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee:  a)  On December 11, 2018, anchorages being used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not installed so that they would be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached.  b)  On December 11, 2018, anchorages designed for attachment of a single life line were being used to support multiple life lines.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.