OSHA Inspection: THE CHARLES GROUP, INC.

Issued

May 19, 2023

Abate by

May 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(a)(2) Ladder rungs, cleats, and steps shall be parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder is in position for use.  (a) On or about April 6, 2023, an employee conducted painting work, from a closed A frame step ladder, exposing the employee to a fall hazard.

Issued

May 19, 2023

Abate by

Jun 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways:  (a) On or about April 6, 2023, an employee conducting painting work from a closed A frame ladder, was not provided training on the safe use of ladders.

Issued

May 19, 2023

Abate by

Jun 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  (a) On or about April 6, 2023, employees conducting painting operations at a residential building, were exposed to hazardous materials, such as but not limited to paints. The employer had not developed and implemented a Hazard Communication/Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Program, which would address labeling and other forms of warnings on hazardous material containers, Safety Data Sheets, and employee information and training on the hazards associated with the chemicals utilized on site, and is consistent with the GHS (29 CFR 1910.1200(a)(1)).  The written program must also contain the following: 1. A list of all hazardous materials on site; 2. The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks involving hazardous materials, such as spills; 3. The hazards of the materials contained in piping that is not labeled, and; 4. The method the employer will use to inform other employers (contractors) of the chemicals their employees might be exposed to while performing duties at the site.