OSHA Inspection: N.D. CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Issued

Oct 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $3,108

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee was using appropriate eye or 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 June 29, 2022  employees who were required to use pneumatic nail guns to install roofing shingles, were not equipped with and required to wear eye protection.  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

Oct 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b) (13):  The employer did not ensure that each employee engaged in residential roofing activities with unprotected sides and edges (6) feet or more above lower levels, was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system.   a) On June 29, 2022, employees engaged in residential roofing  were not protected from fall hazards while working at an elevation of approximately 13 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

Oct 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $2,486

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9):The area around the top and bottom of ladders was not kept clear:  a) On or about June 29, 2022, employees were exposed to fall and impalement hazards where roof tear-off material and an exposed, sharp wooden stake was present near the bottom of a portable extension ladder used to climb to and from the roof deck.    No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Oct 17, 2022

Abate by

Nov 10, 2022

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) June 29, 2022, the employer did not maintain records or certification of fall protection training for employees exposed to fall hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).