OSHA Inspection: COLORADO HOMES LLC

Issued

May 1, 2019

Abate by

May 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $3,789

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring were not protected from damage:  a) Service Entrance Area: On or about March 19, 2019, Colorado Homes, LLC, as creating and controlling employer, exposed its own worker and subcontracted workers to electrical hazards where flexible cords used for power tools and lighting were not protected from damage caused by construction vehicle traffic.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 1, 2019

Abate by

May 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $3,789

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(w)(2): Scaffold casters and wheels were not locked with positive wheel and/or wheel and swivel locks, or equivalent means, to prevent movement of the scaffold while the scaffold was used in a stationary manner:  a) West Exterior: On or about March 19, 2019, a worker was exposed to falling six feet while working from a mobile scaffold platform while all four casters remained unlocked.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 1, 2019

Abate by

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $5,304

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:  a) North and West Exterior: On or about March 19, 2019, and at times prior, two workers in an aerial lift basket raised to approximately 15 feet were exposed to falling and/or being ejected from an aerial lift basket while not wearing a fall restraint device.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 1, 2019

Abate by

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(viii): An aerial lift truck was moved when the boom was elevated in a working position with men in the basket and was not specifically designed for this type of operation in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section:  a) North West Exterior: On or about March 19, 2019, two workers were exposed to falling and/or being ejected from an aerial lift basket raised to approximately 15 feet due to maneuvering the truck of the lift on muddy, uneven terrain.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 1, 2019

Abate by

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $5,304

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  a) Second Level Decking: On or about March 19, 2019, and at times prior, five workers were exposed to falling fourteen to eighteen feet to ground level from a structure deck where no means of personal or structural fall protection was employed.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 1, 2019

Abate by

Jun 4, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about March 19, 2019, and at times prior, the employer had not implemented an effective program of inspections to identify and initiate correction of site conditions, such as but not limited to, activities, processes and equipment that are likely to result in occupational injuries without positive intervention to prevent or correct the conditions such as fall hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 1, 2019

Abate by

May 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $2,273

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairways or ladders were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided:  a) North Exit Opening: On or about March 19, 2019, workers were exposed to hazards while ascending and descending an elevation difference of more than three feet without a ramp, ladder of other means of safe access.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).