OSHA Inspection: DELMARVA CARPENTRY, INC

Issued

Sep 16, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $2,341

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.25(a):  Employees were exposed to slips, trips and falls from the debris left in work area.  All debris shall be kept clear from work areas and passageways in and around buildings and other structures.  a) Lot # 248 Governors Development Lewes, De 19958 - On or about May 13, 2021; The employer did not ensure that employees conducting framing activities disposed of debris at the worksite creating tripping hazards and a potential for the employees to get injured by falling into wood with exposed nails.

Issued

Sep 16, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,511 · Current $3,511

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.50(d)(1):  First aid supplies were not accessible to the employees at the site  a) Lot # 248 Governors Development Lewes, De 19958 - On or about May 13, 2021; The employer did not provide first aid kit/supplies to employees working with materials and equipment that could cause injuries including but not limited to bleeding injuries.

Issued

Sep 16, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $2,926

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1):  Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:  a) Lot # 248 Governors Development Lewes, De 19958 - On or about May 13, 2021; Employees used flexible cords to power tools which had damage including but not limited to the outer jacket being compromised and exposed live inner conductors.

Issued

Sep 16, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 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) Lot # 248 Governors Development Lewes, De 19958 - On or about May 13, 2021, the employer failed to ensure employees conducting framing work were being protected in all directions, approximately 10 feet above the lower level, were provided adequate fall protection.

Issued

Sep 16, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 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 # 248 Governors Development Lewes, De 19958 - On or about May 13, 2021, the employer did not train each employee conducting framing work 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

Sep 16, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 # 248 Governors Development Lewes, De 19958 - On or about May 13, 2021; The employer did not provide training to employees conducting framing activities using a 6' step ladder that did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing, exposing them to falls.

Issued

Sep 16, 2021

Abate by

Oct 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $4,096

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):  Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access.  a) Lot # 248 Governors Development Lewes, De 19958 - On or about May 13, 2021; employees conducting framing activities used a 6' step  ladder that did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing, exposing them to falls.