OSHA Inspection: BENITO CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Jun 29, 2021

Abate by

Jul 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a. On or about January 14, 2021, located at 7826 Genova Court, Lot 17997, Galena, Ohio, the employer did not initiate and maintain safety and health programs for employees performing residential framing  work, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with construction work activities.

Issued

Jun 29, 2021

Abate by

Jul 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a. On or about January 14, 2021, located at 7826 Genova Court, Lot 17997, Galena, Ohio, the employer did not instruct employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable for employees performing residential framing work, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with construction work activities.

Issued

Jun 29, 2021

Abate by

Jul 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.  a. On or about January 14, 2021, located at 7826 Genova Court, Lot 17997, Galena, Ohio, employees were installing trusses without fall protection, thereby exposing the employees to a maximum fall hazard of approximately 26 feet.  b. On or about January 14, 2021, located at 7826 Genova Court, Lot 17997, Galena, Ohio, there was a floor hole that was not completely protected with guardrails leaving a 46-inch opening, thereby exposing employees to an 11-foot fall hazard.