OSHA Inspection: KONMAR CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(6): Scaffolds were erected, used, dismantled, altered, or moved such that they, or any conductive material handled on them, could have come closer than the minimum distances established for specific voltages as set forth in the table in subparagraph (f)(6):    a)  On March 9, 2021, employees were not protected against contact with energized overhead power lines while performing gutter installation work from a ladder jack scaffold platform. The overhead power lines consisted of secondary lines having a voltage rating of 120/240 V.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level.   a)  On March 9, 2021, an employee was exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 17 feet to the ground, while performing gutter installation work from a pump jack scaffold platform.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(i): Each employee on a boatswains' chair, catenary scaffold, float scaffold, needle beam scaffold, or ladder jack scaffold was not protected by a personal fall arrest system:   a) On March 9, 2021, an employee was exposed to the hazard of falling while performing gutter installation work from a ladder jack scaffold platform elevated approximately 17 feet above the ground.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2021-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(k)(5):  Scaffold platforms were bridged one to another:    a)  On March 9, 2021, an employee was working from a ladder jack scaffold platform that was bridged to another scaffold platform.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).