OSHA Inspection: NORTH AMERICA CONSTRUCTION, INC

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $5304.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(2)(i): Each employee who was constructing a leading edge 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  a. On or about November 21, 2019 three employees on the third floor were engaged in leading edge work while installing decking without the use of fall protection, exposing employees to 36-foot, 10-inch fall hazard.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.  a. On or about November 21, 2019 employees on the 3rd floor were not protected from falling through stairwell and elevator shaft floor holes by any means of Personal Fall Protection, Guardrails or safety nets, exposing them to a 36- foot, 10- inch fall hazard.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 November 21, 2019 three employees installing floor trusses on the 3rd-floor were not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toe boards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, exposing employees to 36-foot, 10-inch fall hazard.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3031.00 · Current $3031.00

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 November 21, 2019 a stairway or was not provided to access the 3rd floor deck exposing employees to a 9 foot fall hazard.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with at least one handrail:  a. On or about November 21, 2019 the interior stair system leading up to the top deck was not provided with handrails, exposing employees to a 9 foot fall hazard.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(12): Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings were not provided with guardrail systems that meet the criteria contained in Subpart M of 29 CFR 1926:  a. On or about November 21, 2019 the interior stairway landings leading up to the 3rd floor were not provided with guardrails exposing the employees to a 9 foot fall hazard.

Issued

2020-01-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $425.00 · Current $425.00

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 November 21, 2019, on the work site, the employer did not provide a safety and health plan for employees that covered the following basic elements: