OSHA Inspection: LG CONTRACTORS INC.

Issued

Jan 9, 2023

Abate by

Feb 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section:  The employer did not furnish the abatement required for citations issued within 10 calendar days for Citation No. 1 Item No. 1a, 1b, and 1c nor did they respond to the progress report letter sent November 29, 2022.

Issued

Jan 9, 2023

Abate by

Feb 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1): The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.   The employer did not furnish the abatement required for citations issued within 10 calendar days for Citation No. 1 Item No. 1 nor did they respond to the progress report letter sent November 29, 2022.

Issued

Sep 28, 2022

Abate by

Oct 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $3,108

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.  Jobsite - On or about June 15, 2022, a safety and health program with policy, hazard assessment, and work site rules was not developed and/or implemented at this jobsite where employees were exposed to falls, eye injuries, fire hazards, slips & trips, struck by hazards and crush hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2022

Abate by

Oct 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s).  Jobsite - On or about July 13, 2022, the employer did not perform frequent and regular site inspections by a competent person where employees were exposed to falls, eye injuries, fire hazards,  slips & trips, struck by hazards and crush hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2022

Abate by

Oct 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  Jobsite - On or about July 13, 2022, the employer did not adequately train employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions where employees were being exposed to falls, eye injuries, fire hazards,  slips & trips, struck by hazards and crush hazards.

Issued

Sep 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,865

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs,  debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures.  Jobsite - On or about July 13, 2022, the employer did not ensure that wood with protruding nails and roofing debris was kept clear of the work area at the front of the building where employees were walking on and over the debris.

Issued

Sep 28, 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 used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.  Jobsite - On or about July 13, 2022, employees using pneumatic nail guns to install roofing materials were not protected from eye injury where eye protection was not utilized.

Issued

Sep 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $3,108

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.152(g)(11): Each service or refueling area was not provided with at least one fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20B:C located so that an extinguisher would be within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening and lubrication or service center.  Jobsite - On or about July 13, 2022, employees fueled a gasoline powered air compressor with a 5 gallon portable container and did not have a fire extinguisher onsite in case of a fire.

Issued

Sep 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

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).  Jobsite - On or about July 13, 2022, employees installing roofing shingles were not protected from falls of between approximately 11 and 25 feet where fall protection was not utilized.

Issued

Sep 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $3,108

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.552(a)(1): The employer did not comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of all hoists and elevators.         Jobsite - On or about July 13, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were following the manufacturer's specifications and limitations while assembling and using an RGC material hoist where there were bolts missing from the splice plates to secure the track sections together, making the hoist susceptible to collapse under load.

Issued

Sep 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $3,108

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.  Jobsite - On or about July 13, 2022, the aluminum extension ladder being used by employees for access to the roof was not extended at least 3 feet above the landing surface, exposing the employees to a fall of greater than 11 feet to the ground below.

Issued

Sep 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,865

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear.  Jobsite - On or about July 13, 2022, the base of the access ladder being used by employees was not kept clear of roofing and other debris. Employees had to step onto debris while dismounting the ladder.

Issued

Sep 28, 2022

Abate by

Oct 11, 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.   Jobsite - On or about July 13, 2022, the employer did not provide written certification of fall protection training for employees working at the site.