OSHA Inspection: JL HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR LLC

Issued

Feb 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

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, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.   a-54-58 Hearthstone Court, Mahwah NJ 07430:  An employee engaged in roofing activities using a stapler nailer was exposed to eye loss and eye injury in which a means of eye protection had not been utilized. Condition observed on or about 11/15/2022.

Issued

Feb 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service:  (a) Roof 54-58 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River NJ 07458:   An employee engaged in roofing activities using a lifeline which showed excessive wear was not inspected prior to its use and removed from service.

Issued

Feb 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access.   a-54-58 Hearthstone Court, Mahwah NJ 07430:  An employee engaged in roofing activities using a portable extension ladder for access was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft in which the employee did not keep 3 points of contact while accessing the ladder. Condition observed on or about 11/15/2022.

Issued

Feb 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(21): Each employee did not use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when progressing up and/or down the ladder.   a) 43-48 Hearthstone Court, Upper Saddle River NJ:  An employee descending a portable extension ladder was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30 feet as 3 points of contact was not maintained. Condition observed on or about 11/15/2022.

Issued

Feb 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $31,252 · Current $31,252

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee 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.  a-54-58 Hearthstone Court, Mahwah NJ 07430:  Employees engaged in roofing activities on a 6 on 12 pitch roof were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30ft to the ground below as a means of fall protection was not being utilized. Condition observed on or about 11/15/2022.