OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN'S CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Jul 29, 2020

Abate by

Aug 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,949 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:   a) On or about January 30, 2020; roof; employees working at ground level removing debris during the ripping process were not wearing head protection provided by the employer exposing them to a struck-by hazard.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet)

Issued

Jul 29, 2020

Abate by

Aug 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,950 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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 January 30, 2020; roof area; employees were not wearing the eye protection provided while operating portable equipment such as but not limited to circular saws while conducting roofing work.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet

Issued

Jul 29, 2020

Abate by

Aug 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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 January 30, 2020; roof area; employees ripping and repairing the apartment complex roof were not hooked to D ring located at the back of the harness exposing them to an estimated 30-foot fall.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 29, 2020

Abate by

Aug 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:   a) On or about January 30, 2020; roof; employees were improperly using a 6-foot step ladder in the closed position to access the upper level of the roof exposing them to an estimated 30-foot fall.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 29, 2020

Abate by

Aug 4, 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 January 30, 2020; throughout the site; the employer had not certified the fall protection training for employees exposed to an estimated 30-foot fall hazard while conducting roofing work.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet)