OSHA Inspection: US FRAMING INC.

Issued

Oct 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,364 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.    (a): Exterior Framing- The employer did not ensure that employees were using appropriate eye protection while using nail guns. Employees were using nail guns to install framing and were exposed to projectile eye hazards, on or about October 10, 2019.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Oct 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was 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): Exterior Framing- Two employees engaged in residential construction 6 feet or more above lower levels were not protected by any method of fall protection. The employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 18 feet while working on the framing, on or about October 10, 2019.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Oct 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $1,364 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:    (a): Exterior Framing- An employee was exposed to fall hazards of approximately six feet while engaged in framing work and standing on top of an "A" frame ladder, on or about October 10, 2019.    There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.