OSHA Inspection: JOEY BAT LLC

Issued

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2846.00 · Current $1700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a):Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.  (a):  On or about March 24, 2023, The employer did not ensure that all employees were wearing protective helmets while engaged in work.  Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while installing rafters.

Issued

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

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:  a) On or about March 24, 2023, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 23.3 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential framing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while installing rafters on a new residential construction.

Issued

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1507.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1051(a):A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.  (a): On or about March 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees engaged in construction activities were protected from a change in elevation of approximately 21 inches.  Employees were exposed to tripping and fall hazards while entering and exiting the structure through the north side.