OSHA Inspection: G.T.D. CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C.

Issued

Oct 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,797 · Current $1,400 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.  a). Jobsite 3707 California Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212, On or about June 8, 2022, Employees were observed working on a steep roof with a pitch of 12:12 (vertical to horizontal) were not protected from falling. Employees were observed working on the roof while their harnesses were not connected to lanyards. The employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 20 feet to the ground below.

Issued

Oct 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  On or about June 8, 2022 the employer was unable to to furnish and provide proof of any documented training to employees.

Issued

Oct 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall 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. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  a). On or about June 8, 2022, the employer did not maintain a written certification of fall protection training for each employee working on the roof of the house.