OSHA Inspection: PDS CONSTRUCTION 1, INC.

Issued

2019-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1149.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Employees were not provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:        a) On or about January 10, 2019, employees were exposed to eye injury while operating a pneumatic nailer without the eye protection during carpentry work.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1149.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:          a) On or about January 10, 2019, employees were exposed to electrical hazards where carpentry work was conducted adjacent to an energized ComEd electrical service drop.          No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

2019-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $1940.00 Reduced

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) On or about January 10, 2019, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 15 feet to the exterior of the building while working from the top plate and deck of the second story without the benefit of fall protection.          b) On or about January 10, 2019, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 10 feet 6 inches from a second story deck to a lower deck while working without the benefit of fall protection.              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

2019-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3326.00 · Current $1663.00 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) On or about January 10, 2019, an 8 foot A-Frame stepladder was provided for employee use for access and egress between the main level and second story deck of the building.           In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:    a) On or about January 10, 2019, the top step of an 8 foot A-Frame stepladder was used as a step for access and egress between the main level and second deck of the building.         In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-01-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-08 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 fall protection training by preparing a written certification record:         a) On or about January 10, 2019, the employer did not prepare written certification records related to employee fall protection training.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).