OSHA Inspection: MEGA BEST CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2022-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $4351.00

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 April 25, 2022, employees engaged in roofing activity were not protected from fall hazards while working at an elevation of approximately 20 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

2022-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $4351.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:  a) On April 25, 2022, at the above addressed jobsite, employee(s) conducting roofing operations were not provided training on how to minimize fall protection hazards, thereby exposing employee(s) to the hazards associated with falls.   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

2022-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $4351.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(20): Employees were not facing the ladder when ascending or descending the ladder:  a) On April 25, 2022, an employee was not facing the ladder when descending the ladder from the second story to the first story of the residence.  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

2022-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $4351.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(21):Employees were not grasping the ladder with at least one hand when progressing up and/or down the ladder:  a) On April 25, 2022, an employee was not grasping the ladder with at least one hand when progressing down the ladder from the second story to the first story of the residence.  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

2022-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $4351.00

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 April 25, 2022, two employees were ascending a ladder while carrying a bundle of shingles that could have caused the employee to lose balance and fall.  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

2022-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3108.00 · Current $3108.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1060(a)(1):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders as necessary, enabling each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.  a) On April 25, 2022, the employer did not provide training on ladder safety to two employees using ladders at the above noted site.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET)