OSHA Inspection: BANUELAS QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Mar 15, 2019

Abate by

Apr 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,751 · Current $3,751

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  (a) 764 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, MS - On or about February 5, 2019 the employer did not ensure employees were instructed in the recognition and avoidance of hazards to include, but not limited to fall, electrical, overhead, and struck-by hazards while performing roofing activities.

Issued

Mar 15, 2019

Abate by

Apr 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a): 1926.25(a): At this job site, roofing materials such as nails, shingles, plywood and construction debris, was not kept cleared from work areas.   (a) 764 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, MS - On or about February 5, 2019 the employer allowed lumber with protruding nails, and other construction materials to accumulate at the site exposing employee to tripping hazards.

Issued

Mar 15, 2019

Abate by

Apr 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.28(a): Appropriate personal protective equipment was not worn by employee(s) in all operations where there was exposure to hazardous conditions:  (a) 764 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, MS - On or about February 5, 2019 the employer did not enforce the wear of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to eye protection, while employees were working with pneumatic nail guns during roofing operations, exposing employees to eye injuries.   (b) 764 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, MS - On or about February 5, 2019 the employer did not enforce the wear of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to hard hats when exposed to struck by hazards, from falling objects while performing work tasks at ground level in the immediate vicinity of roofing activities.

Issued

Mar 15, 2019

Abate by

Apr 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  (a) 764 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, MS - On or about February 5, 2019 the employer did not ensure employees utilized personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to hard hats when exposed to struck by hazards, from falling objects while performing work tasks at ground level in the immediate vicinity of roofing activities.

Issued

Mar 15, 2019

Abate by

Apr 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,875 · Current $1,875

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(j)(1)(v): Fixtures installed in wet or damp locations were not identified for the purpose, and were not installed so that water cannot enter or accumulate in wireways, lampholders, or other electrical parts:  (a) 764 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, MS - On or about February 5, 2019 the employer did not ensure that cord connectors were adequate for damp location exposing employees to electrical hazards while utilizing power tools such as but not limited to drills and saws.

Issued

Mar 15, 2019

Abate by

Apr 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,126 · Current $3,126

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  (a) 764 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, MS - On or about February 5, 2019 the employer did not ensure that a ladder used to access a working surface approximately 12 feet above lower level was extended at least 3 feet above the access level exposing employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

Mar 15, 2019

Abate by

Apr 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders were used on surfaces which were not stable and level:  (a) 764 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, MS - On or about February 5, 2019 the employer did not ensure that a ladder used to access a working surface approximately 12 feet above lower level was positioned in a level and stable location exposing employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

Mar 15, 2019

Abate by

Apr 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,001 · Current $5,001

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used eye protection that provided side protection when there is a hazard from flying objects. Detachable side protectors (e.g. clip-on or slide-on side shields) meeting the pertinent requirements of this section are acceptable.  (a) 764 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, MS - On or about February 5, 2019 the employer did not ensure employees exposed to eye hazards had adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to eye protection, while employees were working with pneumatic nail guns during roofing operations.    Banuelas Quality Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1280659 citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 19, 2018 with respect to a workplace located at 2411 Hwy 80 West, Jackson, MS.

Issued

Mar 15, 2019

Abate by

Apr 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,752 · Current $8,752

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(2)(i): Each employee who was constructing a leading edge 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  (a) 764 Lake Harbour Drive Ridgeland, MS - On or about February 5, 2019 the employer exposed an employee to fall hazards of approximately 12 feet to the lower level while installing plywood decking on the roof of a commercial building without adequate fall protection.  Banuelas Quality Construction was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1280659, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on March 19, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 2411 Hwy 80 West, Jackson, MS.