OSHA Inspection: BIG AL'S GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC

Issued

2024-03-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $569.00 · Current $569.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer failed to certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated:  (a) For Citation 1, Item 1, a violation of 1926.501(b)(13) (b)For Citation 2, Item 1, a violation of 1926.102(a)(1) (c)For Citation 2, Item 2a, a violation of 1926.1053(b)(1) (d)For Citation 2, Item 2b, a violation of 1926.1053(b)(6)

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $68754.00 · Current $68754.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) 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:  (a)	 On July 27, 2023, and at times prior, the employer does not require the use of any form of fall protection while working on the roof of a residence. This violation was most recently observed at 406 South 11th Street in Bismarck, North Dakota where employees were not protected from fall hazards of up to 25 feet while performing roofing activities. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing roofing work are protected from falls and that no employee is allowed onto a roof more than six feet high without adequate fall protection.  (b)	 On July 27, 2023, and at times prior, the employer does not require the use of any form of fall protection while working on the roof of a garage. This violation was most recently observed at 406 South 11th Street in Bismarck, North Dakota where employees were not protected from fall hazards of up to 8 feet while performing roofing activities. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing roofing work are protected from falls and that no employee is allowed onto a roof more than six feet high without adequate fall protection.  Note:  This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1630818, Citation 1, Item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at or near 5639 Niagara Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota.   Note:  This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1626146, Citation 1, Item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on February 1, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at or near Lot 22 Whispering Ridge in Bismarck, North Dakota.   Note:  This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1605507, Citation 2, Item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on August 09, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at or near 4404 Elk Ridge Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota.  Note:  This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1592324, Citation 1, Item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on June 23, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at or near 4124/4126 Silver Boulevard in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5892.00 · Current $5892.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not 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.  (a)	 On July 27, 2023, and at times prior, the employer does not require the use of eye protection while using pneumatic nail guns. This violation was most recently observed at 406 South 11th Street in Bismarck, North Dakota where employees were using pneumatic nail guns to fasten shingles to a residential roof without face and eye protection where nails and shingle particles could deflect into the eyes. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing roofing work are protected from hazards of potential eye injury.  Note:  This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1630818, Citation 1, Item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on February 22, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at or near 5639 Niagara Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $19644.00 · Current $19644.00

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.  (a)	 On July 27, 2023, and at times prior, the employer does not require ladders to extend three or more feet above the landing surface during roofing work. This violation was most recently observed at 406 South 11th Street in Bismarck, North Dakota where employees were using a ladder that did not extend three feet while performing roofing activities. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing roofing work are protected from hazards associated with the use of portable ladders and that no employee is allowed to use a ladder without ensuring it is extended three or more feet past the landing surface.  Note:  This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1630818, Citation 2, Item 2, and was affirmed as a final order on February 2, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at or near 5639 Niagara Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota.   Note:  This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1626146, Citation 1, Item 2, and was affirmed as a final order on February 1, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at or near Lot 22 Whispering Ridge in Bismarck, North Dakota.   Note:  This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1592324, Citation 1, Item 2, and was affirmed as a final order on June 23, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at or near 4124/4126 Silver Boulevard in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Issued

2023-11-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.  (a)	 On July 27, 2023, and at times prior, the employer does not require ladders to be placed, positioned, or secured in a stable manner during roofing work. This violation was most recently observed at 406 South 11th Street in Bismarck, North Dakota where employees were using a ladder that had debris piling up around and against the side of the base and positioned on an uneven surface while performing roofing activities. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that its employees performing roofing work are protected from hazards related to using a portable ladder and that no employee is allowed to use a ladder without ensuring it is on a stable surface free from debris possibly influencing the stability.  Note:  This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1630818, Citation 1, Item 2, and was affirmed as a final order on February 2, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at or near 5639 Niagara Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota.