OSHA Inspection: KOBAF CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2020-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2500.00 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) Front of Building - On or about July 15, 2020, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while working without fall protection from a flat roof surface having a ground to eave height of (one story) approximately 12 feet.        b) Sides of Building - On or about July 15, 2020, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while working without fall protection from a pitched roof surface having a ground to eave height of (two stories) approximately 22 feet.           No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

2020-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:                a) Front of Building - On or about July 15, 2020, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling from elevations up to approximately 12 feet when climbing a portable ladder while carrying materials to a roof deck landing surface.         In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2020-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify fall protection training by preparing a written certification record:              a) On or about July 15, 2020, the employer did not prepare written certification records related to employee fall protection training.             In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).