OSHA Inspection: RD GROUP BUILDERS INC.

Issued

Sep 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs,  debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures:  Jobsite - Walkways were not kept clear.

Issued

Sep 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  Jobsite - Employees were exposed to a fall hazard while working on the roof framing without fall protection.

Issued

Sep 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.  Roof - Three lifelines were attached to a single anchor point.

Issued

Sep 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii): Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, shall be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m), nor contact any lower level.  Roof - Employees did not adjust their lifelines to prevent them from falling more than six feet.

Issued

Sep 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,446 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii)  Jobsite - Employees working on the roof of a five story high building were not trained in the use of fall protection and the hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2020

Abate by

Oct 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   Jobsite - The employer does not keep OSHA 300 logs.