OSHA Inspection: J2 CONSTRUCT, INC.

Issued

Jun 13, 2023

Abate by

Jul 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,781 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes by covers.  a) Main House Dining Area: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were not protected from tripping or stepping into an uncovered floor vent.   b) Carriage House: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were not protected from tripping or stepping into uncovered holes in the floor for the duct work.

Issued

Jun 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,367 · Current $5,856 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): Each employee 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 employees provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b).   a) Carriage House: On or about 4/28/2023, the general contractor failed to ensure that a sub-contracted employee was protected by adequate fall protection, when working on a residential roof approximately 24 feet above the lower level.

Issued

Jun 13, 2023

Abate by

Jul 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,781 · Current $3,347 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1052(c)(4): Mid-rails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members were not provided between the top rail of the stair-rail system and the stairway steps.       a) Main House stairwell from first floor to second floor: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were not protected from falls due to the absence of a stairwell mid-rail.   b) Main House first floor stairwell to basement: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were not protected from falls due to the absence of a stairwell mid-rail.  c) Main House top of the stairwell on the second floor: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were not protected from falls due to the absence of a stairwell mid-rail.

Issued

Jun 13, 2023

Abate by

Jul 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1052(c)(12): Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings were not provided with guardrail systems that meet the criteria contained in Subpart M of 29 CFR 1926.  a) Main House: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards from the landing to the first floor below, while using a stairway landing that was not equipped with a guardrail system.  b) Main House: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards from the third floor stairwell to the second floor, while using the stairwell that was not equipped with a guardrail system.

Issued

Jun 13, 2023

Abate by

Jul 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $671 · Current $470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain a safety program which provides for frequent and regular inspections of jobsites, materials, and equipment to be made by a competent person.  a) Jobsite: The employer did not conduct regular and frequent inspections of the jobsite to identify and correct various conditions such as slip, trip and fall hazards and electrical hazards.

Issued

Jun 13, 2023

Abate by

Jul 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $671 · Current $470 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.  a) First Floor Bathroom: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when two extension cords were plugged into a power strip to supply power throughout the house.   b) Second Floor Landing Post: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when a triple outlet extension cord was plugged into an extension cord, to provide power to temporary lighting on the first and second floor.   c) Second Floor Landing Post: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when one extension cord was plugged in to another extension cord, to supply power to power tools on the second floor.   d) Third Floor Room: On or about 4/28/2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when an extension cord was plugged in to a triple outlet extension cord, to power power tools.