OSHA Inspection: ARJ CONSTRUCTION INC

Issued

Jan 25, 2024

Abate by

Feb 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $427 · Current $427

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer did not certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated.  Establishment - The Employer did not certify abatement, in the following instances:  a) Citation 1, Item 2 b) Citations 2, Item 1

Issued

Jan 25, 2024

Abate by

Feb 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $427 · Current $427

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1):The employer did not submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  Establishment - The Employer did not provide documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete, in the following instances:  a) Citation 3, Item 1

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Abate by

Oct 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,947 · Current $2,947

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  971 Post Rd, Wells, ME - On or about May 11, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees working on the ground performing clean-up operations were protected from falling debris by hardhats or netting while other employees performed roofing operations approximately 18 feet above.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $34,377 · Current $34,377

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toe boards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  971 Post Road, Wells, ME - On or about May 11, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falling off a steep roof of approximately 18 feet from the lower level by means of fall protection by guardrail systems with toe boards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  ARJ Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1642576, citation 1, item 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 22, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 20 Roach St. Quincy, MA.

Issued

Sep 26, 2023

Abate by

Nov 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,367 · Current $7,367

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21): Personal fall arrest systems were not inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration, and/or defective components were not removed from service:  971 Post Rd, Wells, Maine - On or about May 11, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees working on a steep pitched roof at least 18 feet above the lover level inspected fall protection components, specifically ropes, to ensure no wear such as fraying and knots were affecting the ability of the material to sustain a fall.  ARJ Construction, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1642576, citation 1, item 3 and was affirmed as a final order on March 22, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 20 Roach St. Quincy, MA.