OSHA Inspection: EM CUSTOM HOMES, INC.

Issued

Jul 6, 2023

Abate by

Aug 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $376 · Current $376

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  EM CUSTOM HOMES, INC. failed to submit documents to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date verifying  that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:  Citation Number                      Item  Number                 Abatement Date 01                                                    01                                       05/19/2023 01                                                    02                                       05/19/2023 02                                                    01                                       05/19/2023   Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Apr 21, 2023

Abate by

May 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13):"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.  On or about February 21, 2023 the employer did not ensure that employees engaged in residential construction activities were protected from fall hazards.   Employees installing roof sheathing were not utilizing fall protection, exposing them to falls of approximately 12 feet to the ground below.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Apr 21, 2023

Abate by

May 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access.    On  or about February 21, 2023 employees used an extension ladder that did not extend three feet past the point of access, exposing the employee to falls of approximately 12 feet.   Employees were exposed as they accessed the roof area of new construction dwelling to install sheathing.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

Apr 21, 2023

Abate by

May 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer.   On or about February 21, 2023 the employer failed to certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 12 feet while performing roof sheathing activities on a new residential structure without using fall protection.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)