OSHA Inspection: HIGHLANDER CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Mar 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses 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.   On or about March 1, 2023, employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to eye injury hazards while operating pneumatic nail guns without eye protection. Employer did not ensure that employees that were engaged in framing activities utilizing pneumatic guns were utilizing safety glasses.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 31, 2023

Abate by

Apr 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) 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:  On or about March 1, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 feet while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing framing activities.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Mar 31, 2023

Abate by

Apr 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

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. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.   On or about March 1, 2023, the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 20 feet while performing roof framing activities on a new residential structure without using fall protection.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c)