OSHA Inspection: CAPITAL HOME BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Jul 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $2,341

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.   a) Worksite, residential structure roof:  On or about March 5, 2021, three employees were exposed to hazardous flying objects while using pneumatic nail guns to install roofing shingles and were not wearing eye protection.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

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) Worksite, residential structure roof:  On or about March 5, 2021, three employees were exposed to falling approximately 20 feet from the edge of a sloped residential building roof while performing roof installation work.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 7, 2021

Abate by

Jul 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed.  a) Worksite, residential structure roof:  On or about March 5, 2021, three employees were exposed to falling while accessing the edge of a roof approximately 20 feet above the ground from an extension ladder that extended approximately six inches above the upper landing area.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.