OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Nov 3, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On or about August 10, 2022, at an establishment located at 4500 North Snowy Owl Court in Appleton, Wisconsin, employees of Central Construction were utilizing ladders that had not been extended 3 feet above the upper landing surface being exposed to falls of over 9 feet.

Issued

Nov 3, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $29,005 · Current $10,500 Reduced

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. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  On or about August 10, 2022, at an establishment located at 4500 North Snowy Owl Court in Appleton, Wisconsin.  Employees of Central Construction, LLC were exposed to fall hazards of over 9 feet while performing residential roofing activities with no form of conventional fall protection.  Central Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction", which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1608881 citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 9, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 5017 N. Waterford Drive, Appleton, WI 54913.  Central Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction", which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1554410 citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 343 Bell Street, Neenah, WI 54956.

Issued

Nov 3, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,701 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):  Accident prevention responsibilities:  Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.   On or about August 10, 2022, at an establishment located at 4500 North Snowy Owl Court in Appleton, Wisconsin.  Employees of Central Construction, LLC were exposed to fall hazards while performing residential roofing activities and no frequent or regular jobsite inspection by a competent person was conducted for accident prevention.  Central Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1554410 citation number 1, item number 1, group a and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 343 Bell Street, Neenah, WI 54956.

Issued

Nov 3, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,701 · Current $0 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:   On or about August 10, 2022, at an establishment located at 4500 North Snowy Owl Court in Appleton, Wisconsin.  Employees of Central Construction, LLC were exposed to fall hazards while performing residential roofing activities and not having been trained on the hazards associated with falls.  Central Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1554410 citation number 1, item number 1, group b and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 343 Bell Street, Neenah, WI 54956.

Issued

Nov 3, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,701 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a):  The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.   On or about August 10, 2022, at an establishment located at 4500 North Snowy Owl Court in Appleton, Wisconsin.  Employees of Central Construction, LLC were exposed to ladder hazards while performing residential roofing activities and not having been trained on the hazards associated with ladders.  Central Construction, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1554410 citation number 1, item number 1, group c and was affirmed as a final order on April 27, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 343 Bell Street, Neenah, WI 54956.