OSHA Inspection: BROTHERS BUILD LLC.

Issued

Feb 11, 2021

Abate by

Feb 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.   a) Jobsite: 2024 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, scaffold - The employer did not ensure employees conducting siding operations from a pump jack scaffold approximately 23 feet above ground level used  fall protection system; thus exposing employees to fall hazards.  Noted on or about 8/12/20.

Issued

Feb 11, 2021

Abate by

Mar 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.454(a):The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  a) Jobsite: 2024 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA - The employer did not train employees to recognize the hazards that are present when working from a pump jack scaffold, such as, but not limited to, fall hazards, and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  Noted on or about 8/12/20.

Issued

Feb 11, 2021

Abate by

Feb 18, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(d)(15)(ii): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, and not installed under the supervision of a qualified person.  a) Jobsite: 2024 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 3 story building, roof, parapet wall - Employees installing metal siding on the fa�ade of the building from a pump jack scaffold approximately 23 feet above ground level were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not have the anchor of the personal fall arrest system used by the employees installed under the supervision of a qualified person. The steel nail in hinged roof anchor fastened on the top of the parapet of the 3 story building was secured with 6 nails when it was designed to be fastened with 32 nails.  Observed on or about 8/12/20.