OSHA Inspection: TENESACA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Dec 9, 2021

Abate by

Jan 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $329 · Current $329

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.   a. On or about May 12, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite,  employees using a pneumatic nail gun did not wear safety glasses, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with eye injuries.  Citation Number          Item Number           Abatement Date 0100107-06-2021 0200108-10-2021

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Abate by

Jul 6, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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. On or about May 12, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite,  employees using a pneumatic nail gun did not wear safety glasses, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with eye injuries.

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

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.  On or about May 12, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential roofing operations on a roof eleven (11) feet six (6) inches above ground were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.  b.  On or about May 12, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential roofing operations on a roof twelve (12) feet three (3) inches above ground were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:  a.  On or about May 12, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was carrying roofing material up an extension ladder, thereby exposing the employee to hazards associated with falls.

Issued

Jun 23, 2021

Abate by

Aug 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including 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.  a. On or about May 12, 2021, at the above addressed jobsite, employees had been provided fall protection training, however, the employer failed to keep a written certification of record.