OSHA Inspection: MWS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

May 12, 2023

Abate by

Jun 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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 were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   On March 7, 2023, employees engaged in residential carpentry and framing activities, were exposed to falls of 13 feet.  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

May 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,009 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:       a) On or about March 7, 2023, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling where a portable ladder did not extend at least 3 feet above the landing surface of the upper working surface.

Issued

May 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):  Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:  a) On March 7, 2023, an A frame ladder was as an extension ladder, to access the upper roof.