OSHA Inspection: C.K. KING BUILDERS, LLC

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying objects while using a nail gun:   (a) 635 Rishel Drive, Emigsville, PA, Lot 104, second floor - On or about July 6, 2022, employees used the pneumatic nail gun without wearing appropriate eye or face protection.  (b) 635 Rishel Drive, Emigsville, PA, Lot 104, second floor - On or about July 6, 2022, employees used the circular saw without wearing appropriate eye or face protection.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $0 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) 635 Rishel Drive, Emigsville, PA, Lot 104, second floor - On or about July 6, 2022, employees were  working at the unprotected edges of the second floor residential structure which was between 10 feet and 18 feet above grade without a means of fall protection.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,972 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  (a) 635 Rishel Drive, Emigsville, PA, Lot 104, garage to the second floor - On or about July 6, 2022, the extension ladder placed for employee access to the second floor did not extend above the upper landing surface.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Sep 30, 2022

Abate by

Oct 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(16):Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired:  (a) 635 Rishel Drive, Emigsville, PA, Lot 104, garage to the second floor - On or about July 6, 2022, the extension ladder placed for employee access to the second floor had a damaged rung at on the second rung of the extension at approximately 6 feet above grade.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.