ST THOMAS, VI —
OSHA Inspection: CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC. in 5C ANNAS RETREAT, ST THOMAS, VI 00802 (NAICS 236220). OSHA activity number 346327984.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- CUSTOM BUILDERS, INC.
- Site address
- 5C ANNAS RETREAT
- City
- ST THOMAS
- State
- VI
- ZIP
- 00802
- Mailing
- 4028 ANNA'S RETREAT, ST THOMAS, VI 00802
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 236220
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.416 E01
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,026 · Current $3,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used: (a) On or about 11/01/2022, 5C Annas Retreat St Thomas, VI 00801 - New Headquarters Building. A frayed extension cord is being used, exposing employees to electrical shock. Note: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer within 24 hours of the inspection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3500
- — Z (S) $6026
1926.451 B01
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,046 · Current $5,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights, and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)(ii) a) On or about 11/01/2022, 5C Annas Retreat St Thomas, VI 00801 - New Headquarters Building. Levels of the tubular welded frame scaffolding system were not fully planked exposing employees to a fall from a scaffold. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5500
- — Z (S) $10046
1926.451 C01 I
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,046 · Current $5,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1)(i): Guys, ties, and braces were not installed at locations where horizontal members support both inner and outer legs. (a) On or about 11/01/2022, 5C Annas Retreat St Thomas, VI 00801 - New Headquarters Building. An erected scaffold system did not have guys installed at locations where horizontal members support was needed, exposing employees to falls from an unlevel scaffold. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5500
- — Z (S) $10046
1926.451 C02
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2): Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, or uprights did not bear on base plates, mud sills, or other adequate firm foundation: (a) On or about 11/01/2022, 5C Annas Retreat St Thomas, VI 00801 - New Headquarters Building. An erected scaffold system with base plates not resting on a firm foundation, exposing employees to falls from an unlevel scaffold. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.451 C03
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(3): Supported scaffold poles, legs, post, frames, and/or uprights were not plumb and braced to prevent swaying and displacement: (a) On or about 11/01/2022, 5C Annas Retreat St Thomas, VI 00801 - New Headquarters Building. An erected scaffold system was not braced to prevent swaying and displacement. Employees were exposed to fall hazards. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.501 B01
- Issued
- Apr 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $10,046 · Current $5,500 Reduced
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 11/01/2022, 5C Annas Retreat St Thomas, VI 00801 - New Headquarters Building. Employees on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was approximately 10-15 feet (1.8 m) in height, exposing employees to a fall hazard. NOTE: Certification of abatement is not required for this citation item, as abatement was documented by the compliance safety and health officer during the inspection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5500
- — Z (S) $10046
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346327984.
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