OSHA Inspection: J.A.M. CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

May 14, 2021

Abate by

Jun 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,458 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) Lot 191 Coursey's Point Subdivision Felton, DE - On or about January 8, 2021, the employer failed to ensure employees conducting roofing work on a steep roof while being unprotected in all directions, approximately 16 feet above the lower level, were provided adequate fall protection.

Issued

May 14, 2021

Abate by

Jun 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,458 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not train each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards to enable them to recognize fall hazards and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a)  Lot 191 Coursey's Point Subdivision Felton, DE - On or about January 8, 2021, the employer did not train each employee conducting framing work to properly recognize and minimize fall hazards.  Abatement Note: The training program must enable the employees to recognize the hazards of falling and must train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  Each employee must be trained by a competent person in the following: 1. The nature of fall hazards in the work area; 2. The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used; 3. The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used; 4. The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system when this system is used; 5. The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of roofing work on low-sloped roofs; 6. The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection; 7. The role of employees in fall protection plans; 8. The standards contained in this subpart. The employer must verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record that will contain 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.

Issued

May 14, 2021

Abate by

Jun 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways:  a)  Lot 191 Coursey's Point Subdivision Felton, DE - On or about January 8, 2021; The employer did not provide training to employees conducting framing activities used an aluminum extension ladder that did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing, exposing them to falls.

Issued

May 14, 2021

Abate by

Jun 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,458 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):  Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access.  a) Lot 191 Coursey's Point Subdivision Felton, DE - On or about January 8, 2021; employees conducting roofing activities used an aluminum extension ladder that did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing, exposing them to falls.

Issued

May 14, 2021

Abate by

Jun 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $1,405 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), & (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes items (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph:  a)  Lot 191 Coursey's Point Subdivision Felton, DE - On or about January 8, 2021; The employer did not provide or maintain a hazardous communication program to include labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training as required.  ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include description of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1.  Labeling and other forms of warning; 2.  Material Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be preset in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.