OSHA Inspection: J B BUILDERS INC

Issued

Jan 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,170 · Current $3,170

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(b)(2): Working spaces, walkways, and similar locations were not kept clear of cords which created a hazard to employees:  (a) On or about September 8, 2022, at the primary entrance to the building site, multiple electrical cords were routed  through the primary walkway creating a trip and fall hazard for employees entering and exiting the workspace.

Issued

Jan 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $4,351

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  a) On or about September 8, 2022, employee(s) installing  decking as part of  new construction work on the roof of the structure were not protected from falling to the lower level. This exposed employees to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet six (6) inches onto concrete and asphalt.

Issued

Jan 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,642 · Current $2,642

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:  (a) On or about September 8, 2022, the portable extension ladder being used to access the lower first story area of the roof structure did not extend at least three feet above the point of contact and landing surface, nor was it secured to the point of  contact with the roof. This exposed employees accessing and egressing the roof to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet and six (6) inches.