OSHA Inspection: KNOCK OUT HOMES INCORPORATED

Issued

Feb 18, 2021

Abate by

Mar 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,755 · Current $1,755

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.25(a):During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form or scrap lumber with protruding nails was not kept clear from work areas:  On or about October 16, 2020, the employer failed to keep scrap lumber with protruding nails clear from work areas.  Scrap lumber with protruding nails was left in the garage area of a new residential construction, located near a box of nails, a power strip, air hoses, and an operational radio.

Issued

Feb 18, 2021

Abate by

Mar 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $1,755 · Current $1,755

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.302(b)(6):The use of hoses for hoisting or lowering tools was permitted:  On or about October 16, 2020, the employer failed to prevent the lowering of a pneumatic nail gun by its attached air hose.  The pneumatic nail gun was lowered from the roof of a new residential construction to the interior.

Issued

Feb 18, 2021

Abate by

Mar 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $3,511

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(1):Employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  On or about October 16, 2020, the employer failed to inspect flexible electric cords prior to use at a new residential construction.

Issued

Feb 18, 2021

Abate by

Mar 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $3,511

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(2):Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:  On or about October 16, 2020, the employer failed to ensure a power strip was used in accordance with the instructions included on the labeling.  A power strip was used in the uncovered garage area, which had a label marked for indoor use only.

Issued

Feb 18, 2021

Abate by

Mar 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1):Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  On or about October 16, 2020, the employer used worn/damaged flexible electric cords, as well as a damaged indoor power strip, to provide power to a radio and a circular saw.

Issued

Feb 18, 2021

Abate by

Mar 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $3,511

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(13):The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:  On or about October 16, 2020, employees used the top step of a six foot A-frame ladder as a step, which was marked as not a step.

Issued

Feb 18, 2021

Abate by

Mar 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $27,306 · Current $27,306

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 October 16, 2020, employees engaged in work while on the roof of a new residential construction were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.  Employees were exposed to falling approximately 20 feet.  B. On or about October 16, 2020, an employee was engaged in work on a new residential construction while next to an unguarded window at the rear of the construction.  The employee was exposed to a fall hazard exceeding 10 feet.  C. On or about October 16, 2020, employees working on a new residential construction were exposed to falling through an unguarded stairwell from the main level to the basement.

Issued

Feb 18, 2021

Abate by

Mar 16, 2021

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:  On or about December 9, 2020, the employer failed to verify compliance with fall protection training requirements.