OSHA Inspection: AKD CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jul 28, 2022

Abate by

Aug 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,865 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1):It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  a) AKD Construction, Inc., at a jobsite located at 740 Licking Springs Road, Newark, Ohio 43055: On and/or preceding May 5, 2022, the employer failed to initiate and maintain a safety and health program, such as but not limited to, a fall protection program, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jul 28, 2022

Abate by

Aug 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.   a) AKD Construction, Inc., at a jobsite located at 740 Licking Springs Road, Newark, Ohio 43055: On and/or preceding May 5, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while engaged in residential construction activities. Employees were installing metal roofing while exposed to fall hazards greater than 6 feet. Employees were not protected from falls by any means, thereby exposed to a 13-foot 1-inch fall hazard.

Issued

Jul 28, 2022

Abate by

Aug 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,865 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  a) AKD Construction, Inc., at a jobsite located at 740 Licking Springs Road, Newark, Ohio 43055: On and/or preceding May 5, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were trained on the fall hazards to include the procedures to be followed in order to minimize fall hazards. Employees didn't know the requirements for fall protection, thereby being exposed to a 13-foot 1-inch fall hazard.