OSHA Inspection: FATHER & SONS HOME IMPROVEMENTS, LLC

Issued

Jul 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $4,048

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6): Scaffolds were erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they, or any conductive material handled on them, could have come closer than the minimum distances established for specific voltages as set forth in the table in subparagraph (f)(6).  Exception to paragraph (f)(6): Scaffolds and materials may be closer to power lines than specified above where such clearance is necessary for performance of work, and only after the utility company, or electrical system operator, has been notified of the need to work closer and the utility company, or electrical system operator, has deenergized the lines, relocated the lines, or installed protective coverings to prevent accidental contact with the lines.   A) Exterior, On the Scaffold: An employee was exposed to electrocution hazards while working on a scaffold the was in very close proximity, less than 3 feet, to an energized, insulated, secondary power line on or about February 13th, 2020.   NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,470 · Current $3,470

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level.   A) Pump jack scaffold, front of the house: An employee was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 11 feet while working on a pump jack scaffold that was not protected by a complete guardrail system (including end rails) or another means of fall protection in place, on or about February 13th, 2020.  NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(j)(2): Poles shall be secured to the structure by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent at the bottom, top, and other points as necessary. When the pump jack has to pass bracing already installed, an additional brace shall be installed approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) above the brace to be passed, and shall be left in place until the pump jack has been moved and the original brace reinstalled.   A) Pump jack scaffold on the left side of the house: An employee was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 11 feet while working on a pump jack scaffold that was not braced at the bottom, on or about February 13th, 2020.   NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,470 · Current $3,470

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or step of a stepladder was used as a step:   A) Exterior, Left side of the house: An employee was exposed to fall/ladder collapse hazards of approximately 8 feet as he was using the top steps of a folding step ladder in order to access the roof, on or about February 13th, 2020.   NOTE: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the inspection case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by 29 CFR 1903.19.