OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED CONTRACTOR CORP.

Issued

Aug 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet or more above lower levels was not protected by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, or an alternative fall protection measure that meets a provision described in paragraph (b) of this section:  a) Lot 44 Quails Nest Development Dover, DE 19904: On or about February 26, 2021; the employer failed to ensure employees conducting framing work on a steep roof while being unprotected in all directions, approximately 17 feet above the lower level, were provided adequate fall protection.

Issued

Aug 10, 2021

Abate by

Sep 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

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 44 Quails Nest Development Dover, DE 19904: On or about February 26, 2021;   Ladders were being used on unstable and unlevel surfaces without being secured to prevent accidental displacement as required., the employer did not train each employee exposed to a fall hazard 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

Aug 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $3,511

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(6):  Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.  a) Lot 44 Quails Nest Development Dover, DE 19904: On or about February 26, 2021;   Ladders were being used on unstable and unlevel surfaces without being secured to prevent accidental displacement as required.

Issued

Aug 10, 2021

Abate by

Sep 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

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 44 Quails Nest Development Dover, DE 19904: On or about February 26, 2021; The employer did not provide training to employees working on or with various types of ladders.