OSHA Inspection: OLYMPUS CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Apr 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee was using 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)  On December 30, 2022  employees who were required to use pneumatic nail guns to conduct framing, were not equipped with and required to wear eye protection.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Apr 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b) (13):  The employer did not ensure that each employee engaged in residential roofing activities with unprotected sides and edges (6) feet or more above lower levels, was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system.   a) On  December 30, 2022, employees engaged in framing activities on a residential roof, were exposed to falls of 12 feet.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).