OSHA Inspection: D & R CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): When scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from other scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface was not used.      On or about June 14, 2019, an employee climbing the ladder jack support ladder for access/egress onto the scaffold platform was exposed to fall hazards as they had to climb up and around the platform to gain access.  A separate access ladder or other safe means of access was not provided.      No abatement documentation is provided for this item.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about June 14, 2019, employees using an extension ladder to access/egress the roof were exposed to fall hazards.  The ladder being used to access the roof did not extend three feet above the upper landing surface.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(i): Each employee on a boatswains' chair, catenary scaffold, float scaffold, needle beam scaffold, or ladder jack scaffold was not protected by a personal fall arrest system:    On or about June 14, 2019, an employee working on a ladder jack scaffold approximately 15 feet above grade was exposed to fall hazards.  Fall protection was not being utilized.    No abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Jul 12, 2019

Penalty

Initial $26,520 · Current $12,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):    On or about June 14, 2019, employees were exposed to fall hazards while engaged in residential roofing operations up to approximately 20 feet above grade.  Fall protection was not being utilized.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.