OSHA Inspection: 5K CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Aug 15, 2019

Abate by

Oct 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Employees engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employees provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):    a)   On or about July 2, 2019, the exposing employer, 5K Construction, LLC, did not ensure subcontracted employees were protected from fall hazards of approximately 29 feet while engaged in residential re-roofing operations.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Aug 15, 2019

Abate by

Oct 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,421 Reduced

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:    a)   On or about July 2, 2019, the exposing employer, 5K Construction, LLC, did not ensure a portable ladder extended at least 3 feet beyond the upper landing surface so as to protect subcontracted employees from fall hazards of approximately 29 feet while accessing the roof.        Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).