OSHA Inspection: LAKE COUNTY HOME REMODELING, INC.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jul 13, 2020

Penalty

Initial $325 · Current $325

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer did not certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.  a. On or about May 22, 2020 - the employer did not certify to OSHA within 10 days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations issued had been corrected:  Citation Number                Item Number            Abatement Date 01                                    001a                            04/06/2020 01                                    001b                            04/06/2020 02                                    001                              04/06/2020

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,735 · Current $1,735

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 November 20, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not maintain an accident prevention program to comply with the regulations of this part which included, but were not limited to employee protection when exposed to hazards related to residential construction.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a.  On or about November 20, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were not trained in the recognition of jobsite hazards, which include but not limited to, the hazards related to residential construction.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Feb 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

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, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a.  On or about November 20, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, employees using a pneumatic nail gun were not wearing safety glasses, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with eye injuries.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Feb 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

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 20, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential roofing operations, twenty-two (22) feet three (3) inches above the ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Feb 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $2,892

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 20, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were not provided with safe means of access while performing residential roofing.  Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with falls.

Issued

Feb 19, 2020

Abate by

Apr 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer.  a.  On or about November 20, 2019, at the above addressed jobsite, employees had been provided fall training, however, the employer failed to keep a written certification of record.