OSHA Inspection: ART TYRAWA DBA A & G CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Aug 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,410 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(vi):  A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, was not provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas were being used on the jobsite:      a)  On February 21, 2019, a fire extinguisher was not provided where employees were using propane tanks to fuel roofing torches.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,508 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10):  Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system:       a)  On February 21, 2019, employees were not protected from the hazard of falling approximately 40 feet above the ground while performing roofing work on a low-sloped roof.        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

Aug 12, 2019

Abate by

Sep 13, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $2,842

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):  The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:    a)  On or about February 21, 2015, employer did not provide training to each employee in order to recognize hazards associated with working at an elevation and to understand procedures to control or minimize those hazards.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 12, 2019

Abate by

Aug 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E):  Lamps used in temporary wiring for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage:   a)  On February 21, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the lamps used in temporary wiring to illuminate the work area were protected from accidental contact or breakage.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).