OSHA Inspection: CONGRESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee use appropriate eye / 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 27, 2021 -  Employees  working in the eastside of the building were operating a  portable DeWalt circular saw without using eye protection.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet

Issued

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(b)(2):In an energized installation, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  a) On or about May 27, 2021; side of the building (eastside); employees exposed to an electrical hazard while plugging into outlets that were not properly covered and exposed to environmental conditions.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet)

Issued

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(d):Panelboards mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes or enclosures designed for the purpose were not dead front:  a) On or about May 27, 2021; side of the building (eastside); employees exposed to an electrical hazard while working near an open energized panel.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet)

Issued

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:  a) On or about May 27, 2021; side of the building (eastside); the electrical boxes and outlets used to provide electrical power to the equipment such as but not limited to circular saws were open to the environment exposing the employees to an electrical shock hazard.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the 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

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(5)(i):The end of a platform 10 feet or less in length, extended over its support more than 12 inches:  a) On or about May 27, 202 -  employees were observed working on the Eastside of the project where the planks on the outrigger of the scaffold system extended approximately 24-36 inches beyond the support frame exposed the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 24 feet.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the 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

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1)(vii):Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.  a) On or about May 27, 2021 - Employees observed working on the Eastside of the project while conducting masonry work were exposed to a 24-foot fall while working from the fourth level of the scaffold without any fall protection.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the 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

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(4)(i):Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms before being released for use by employees other than erection/dismantling crews:  a) On or about May 27, 2021; front of residential project; the working platform of the scaffold system was not guarded by railing at its ends to prevent employees from falling an estimated 24-feet to ground level while conducting masonry work.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the 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

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(4)(iii):When mid-rails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent structural members are used, they were not installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the scaffold platform.  a) On or about May 27, 2021- Where employees were performing masonry work on the eastside of the site a scaffold had been erected and the employer did not install mid-rails along the working level.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the 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

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(h)(2)(ii): A toe-board was not erected along the edge of platforms more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower levels for a distance sufficient to protect employees below:  a) On or about May 27, 2021- A toeboard was not installed where employees observed working on the fourth level of a scaffold performing masonry work and there was tools or materials present.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the 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

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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 27, 2021 - The sub-contracted employees that were working on the roof without adequate fall protection were exposed to an approximate 10-foot fall hazard while performing masonry work.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the 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

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection.  a) On or about May 27, 2021 -  employees  working on the eastside of the building were observed operating  Makita and DeWalt portable circular saws, which were double insulated without ground-fault interrupters in place to protect from electrical shock.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet

Issued

Nov 19, 2021

Abate by

Jan 26, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) On or about May 27, 2021 - side of the building (eastside); employees exposed to an electrical hazard while using an extension cord that the strain had pulled away exposing the conductors.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet)