OSHA Inspection: FINEST CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,410 · Current $3,410

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):    (a)  On or about July 12, 2019 three employees installing wood roof trusses on a 1 story, 6:12 pitch residential dwelling and were not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, exposing employees to an 8 foot 7 inch fall hazard.

Issued

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,410 · Current $3,410

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided:  a. On or about July 12, 2019 the employer did not provide a ladder for employees to use to gain access to set wood trusses on the 7:12 pitch one story roof, exposing the employees to a 8 foot -7 inch fall hazard.

Issued

Sep 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $319 · Current $319

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 July 12, 2019 at the worksite, the employer did not initiate and maintain a safety and health program which addressed the following basic elements: Management Commitment and Leadership, Assignment of Responsibility, Identification and Control of Hazards, Training and Education, Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis.            1.  Management Commitment and Leadership              A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.             B.  Program Reviewed Annually.                        C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meet             D.  Adequate commitment of resources.             E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.             F.  Management observations of safety rules.             2.  Assignment of Responsibility              A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.             B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.             C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.             3.  Identification and Control of Hazards              A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.             B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls).             C.  Action taken to address hazards.             D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.             E.  Technical reference materials available.             4.  Training and Education              A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.             B.  Specialized training taken when needed.             C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.             5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis