OSHA Inspection: GENE'S CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Sep 20, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,341 · Current $1,341 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):  Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:    a) On August 31, 2021, employees were not wearing protective helmets where there was a possible danger of head injury.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 20, 2021

Abate by

Nov 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,096 · Current $2,000 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 August 31, 2021, employees engaged in roofing activity were not protected from fall hazards while working at an elevation of approximately 25 feet above the ground.  b)  On August 31, 2021, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 25 feet to the ground while working in the hoist area.  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

Sep 20, 2021

Abate by

Nov 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,926 · Current $1,341 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1):  The employer shall comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators:     a)  On August 31, 2021, employees were provided and allowed to use Hand Powered Hoist that was not equipped with approved counterweights.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 20, 2021

Abate by

Nov 2, 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 August 31, 2021, the employer did not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees working onsite.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).