OSHA Inspection: LOFT CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2019-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $2842.00

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:   a- 200 Spring Beauty Drive, Williamstown NJ: On or about 02/13/19, Loft Construction, Inc. had not initiated a program to conduct frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite, to identify hazards and/or stop the work in the event workers were placed in a hazardous condition.  As such, Loft Construction, Inc. workers were performing framing and other related work at the worksite without the use of fall protection, with damaged electrical equipment, without the proper training to operate the worksite all terrain fork truck, without ladders to access and egress the walking/working surface, without eye and face protection, etc.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $2842.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee use 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- 200 Spring Beauty Drive, Williamstown NJ: Company worksite workers were exposed to struck by hazards when using pneumatic nailers, portable circular saws, etc. without eye or face protection. Condition observed on or about 02/13/19.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3410.00 · Current $3410.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.302(b)(6): The use of hoses for hoisting or lowering tools was permitted:  a- 200 Spring Beauty Drive, Williamstown NJ: Company worksite workers were exposed to struck by hazards while lowering pneumatic nailers by their air hoses. Condition observed on or about 02/13/19.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $3978.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a- 200 Spring Beauty Drive, Williamstown NJ: Company worksite employees were exposed to electrical hazards when using a portable, electric circular saw powered with a visibly damaged cord and when using a damaged extension cord that was powering a Sawz-All.  Condition observed on or about 02/13/19.

Issued

2019-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $3978.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights), more than six feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes:  a- 200 Spring Beauty Drive, Williamstown NJ: Workers, not using fall protection, were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 9 feet to a lower surface when performing floor truss installation, framing and other related activities at the worksite.  Condition observed on or about 02/13/19.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor was an alternative fall protection measure provided:  a- 200 Spring Beauty Drive, Williamstown NJ: Workers, not using fall protection, were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 9 feet to a lower surface when performing floor truss installation, framing and other related activities at the worksite.  Condition observed on or about 02/13/19.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $2842.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii):  a- 200 Spring Beauty Drive, Williamstown NJ: Workers, not using fall protection, were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 9 feet to a lower surface when performing floor truss installation, framing and other related activities at the worksite.  Condition observed on or about 02/13/19.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-05-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $3978.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): The employer did not certify that each rough terrain fork lift operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph 29 CFR 1910.178(l):  a- 200 Spring Beauty Drive, Williamstown NJ: Company worksite employees were using a JLG rough terrain fork lift to deliver framing materials to a residential structure's second floor.  The employer did not ensure that each operator had been trained or evaluated. Condition observed on or about 02/13/19.

Issued

2019-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $3978.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided:  a- 200 Spring Beauty Drive, Williamstown NJ: Workers were exposed to fall hazards, in excess of 9 feet to the floor below, when egressing the top plate of a residential structure's exterior wall using a 2 x 4 set diagonally on the interior side of that  wall.  Condition observed on or about 02/13/19.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.