OSHA Inspection: EDPOL BUILDERS INC.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1705.00 · Current $597.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.    a.  On or about April 3, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not maintain an accident prevention program to comply with the regulations of this part which included, but were not limited to, employee protection when exposed to hazards related to commercial construction.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  a.  On or about April 3, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, employees conducting carpentry operations were not provided training on how to minimize fall protection hazards, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with falls.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1705.00 · Current $597.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses 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.  On or about April 3, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee using a cordless drill and table saw while performing carpentry operations was not wearing safety glasses, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with eye injuries.

Issued

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1392.00 Reduced

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.  On or about April 3, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, employees conducting carpentry operations, approximately fourteen (14') feet above the ground, were not protected from falling.