OSHA Inspection: PARAMOUNT BUILDERS, LTD.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,050 · Current $11,050

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(d): A panelboard was not dead front.  The employer does not ensure panelboards are dead front.  This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; in the break shack, where the cover to the panel box providing power to the jobsite was removed, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure employees are protected from hazards such as those created by exposure to live electrical parts.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,469 · Current $15,469

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:   The employer does not ensure each platform on all working levels of scaffolds are fully planked and/or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the second-floor scaffold, where planks were missing on the stair landing and all the platform levels on the scaffolding employees used to access the roof. Employees were exposed to fall hazards.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure each platform on all working levels of scaffolds are fully planked and/or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,469 · Current $15,469

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(e)(1): Scaffold platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from another scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface shall be used. Crossbraces shall not be used as a means of access.  The employer does not provide access when platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, via portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers, stairway-type ladders, ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from another scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface, and allows crossbraces as a means of access.  This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the second floor, where employees scaled the top braces of the scaffolding and the cross beams of the roof structure to access the top of the roof to install roof panels. Employees were exposed to fall hazards.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure access when platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, via portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers, stairway-type ladders, ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from another scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface, and not allow crossbraces as a means of access.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,050 · Current $11,050

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(e)(4)(i): A stairrail consisting of a toprail and a midrail was not provided on each side of each scaffold stairway.   The employer does not ensure a stairrail consisting of a toprail and a midrail is provided on each side of scaffold stairways. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the second floor, where the stairway type access scaffold, used to access the roof was not equipped with stairrails, Employees were exposed to fall hazards.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure ensure a stairrail consisting of a toprail and a midrail is provided on each side of scaffold stairways.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,050 · Current $11,050

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1): Employees on scaffolds more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level by fall protection established in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)-(vii) of this section:  The employer does not ensure employees on a scaffolds more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level are protected from falling to that lower level.  This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the second floor, where the stairway landing on the third level of the scaffold, used to access the roof was not guarded. Employees were exposed to fall hazards.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the requirement, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure employees on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level are protected from falling to that lower level.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $132,593 · Current $132,593

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. The employer does not ensure employees on a on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level are protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the second floor perimeter, where employees stood and walked near the edge of the second floor, and were exposed to fall hazards.  b. The employer does not ensure employees on a on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level are protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the second floor above the stairway opening: where employees were cleaning, and moving supplies and equipment near the edge of the stairway opening, and were exposed to fall hazards.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the requirement, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure employees on a on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level are protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $132,593 · Current $132,593

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(3): Each employee in a hoist area was not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems:  The employer does ensure employees in hoist areas are protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the west side of the second floor, where employees were loading metal beams onto a lift, and exposed to fall hazards.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure employees are protected from hazards such as those created by working in a hoist area not protected from falling 6 feet (1.8m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $132,593 · Current $132,593

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76cm) whichever is less were not equipped with one stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge:  a. The employer does not ensure stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76cm) is equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.  This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the front stairs where employees were exposed to fall hazards when they used the unprotected stairway to access the second floor.   b. The employer does not ensure stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76cm) is equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the back stairs where employees were exposed to fall hazards when they used the unprotected stairway to access the second floor.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the requirement, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76cm) is equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.  Paramount Builders Inc. was previously cited for a repeat violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard  29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1602722 citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 31, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at Paramount Building 2, Pago Pago, American Samoa.  Paramount Builders Inc. was previously cited for a repeat violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard  29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1340729 citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on January 20, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at Fagaima Village, Pago Pago, American Samoa.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $17,679 · Current $17,679

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:   a. The employer does not ensure electrical equipment is used or installed in accordance with the listing or labeling instructions. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the second floor, where a receptacle box designed to be installed in a wall was attached to the end of a flexible cord and used as an extension cord to provide power to the welding machine. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  b. The employer does not ensure electrical equipment is used or installed in accordance with the listing or labeling instructions. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the first floor, where a receptacle box designed to be installed in a wall was attached to the end of a flexible cord and used as an extension cord to provide power to power tools. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the requirement, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure electrical equipment is used or installed in accordance with the listing or labeling instructions.  Paramount Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1602722, citation number 1, item number 2b and was affirmed as a final order on 10/31/2022, with respect to a workplace located at Paramount Building 2 Fagaima Industrial Site.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $17,679 · Current $17,679

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    The employer does not ensure flexible cored are used in continuous lengths with out splices or taps. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the first floor, where a spliced extension cord that did not retain the insulation and outer sheath properties of the cord being spliced was used to power carpentry tools. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the requirement, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure flexible cords are used in continuous lengths without splices or taps.   Paramount Builders, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1602722, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/31/2022, with respect to a workplace located at Paramount Building 2 Fagaima Industrial Site.

Issued

Jul 5, 2023

Abate by

Jul 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.350(a)(1): Valve protection cap(s) were not in place on compressed gas cylinder(s):  The employer does not ensure valve protection caps are in place on compressed gas cylinders. This violation was discovered on or about January 10, 2023; on the second floor, where at least two compressed gas cylinders that were not in use did not have the protective caps in place.  Employees were exposed to fire hazards.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the requirement, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure valve protection caps are in place on compressed gas cylinders.