OSHA Inspection: FAST FRAMING, LLC

Issued

Dec 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,828 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) Lot 1382 Wright Way, Millsboro DE 19966: On or about June 28, 2022, the employer failed to ensure employees conducting framing activities were properly protected in all directions while working, approximately 20 feet above grade, without fall protection.

Issued

Dec 22, 2022

Abate by

Jan 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,729 · Current $2,424 Reduced

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 1382 Wright Way, Millsboro DE 19966: On or about June 28, 2022, the employer did not instruct employees on the recognition and avoidance of hazards including applicable regulations on the site which resulted in employees exposure to multiple 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 framing  work on high-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

Dec 22, 2022

Abate by

Jan 20, 2023

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 1382 Wright Way, Millsboro DE 19966: On or about June 28, 2022, the employer failed to provide training to employees conducting framing activities who used A Frame ladders that did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing, and employees were observed using the top step exposing them to falls.

Issued

Dec 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,828 Reduced

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 1382 Wright Way, Millsboro DE 19966: On or about June 28, 2022, employees conducting framing activities used A-frame ladders that did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing to access upper landings.

Issued

Dec 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or step of a stepladder was used as a step:  a) Lot 1382 Wright Way, Millsboro DE 19966: On or about June 28, 2022, employees were permitted to use the top or step of ladder to access upper landings, exposing them to falls.