OSHA Inspection: BYRON CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Aug 18, 2023

Abate by

Sep 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  On or about May 23, 2023 employees engaged in residential roofing operations were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating pneumatic nail guns without eye protection.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 18, 2023

Abate by

Sep 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

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 was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems:  On or about May 23, 2023 the employer did not ensure that employees who were engaged in residential construction activities were protected from fall hazards.   Employees were exposed to falls in excess of 11 feet to the ground below while performing roofing activities.  Documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Aug 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On or about May23, 2023 the employer failed to ensure the ladder used to access and egress the residential roof was 3 foot above the landing edge.  The ladder that is being used by the employees that were conducting residential roofing activities did not extend 3 feet above the landing edge.    No abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 18, 2023

Abate by

Sep 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1):The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On or about May 23, 2023 the employer failed to certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 10 feet while performing roofing activities on a residential structure without using fall protection.   Documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).