OSHA Inspection: PREMIUM CONTRACTORS OF NJ CORP

Issued

2023-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2679.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used 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) 375 Rittenhouse Ct North Brunswick, NJ 08092 - The employer did not ensure that  employees wear eye protection while using a DeWalt circular saw to prevent eye injuries.   Hazards observed on or about August 3, 2023.

Issued

2023-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $2813.00 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.  A) 375 Rittenhouse Ct North Brunswick, NJ 08092 - The employer did not ensure that each  employee engaged in roofing activities were protected from falls by the use of a fall protection system. This  condition exposed employees to falls of approx. 9' 4".    Hazards observed on or about August 3, 2023.

Issued

2023-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $2411.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to upper landing surfaces, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladders were used to gain access.  A) 375 Rittenhouse Ct North Brunswick, NJ 08092 - The employer did not ensure that portable ladder side rails extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approx. 9'4".   Hazards observed on or about August 3, 2023.

Issued

2023-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4018.00 · Current $2411.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(22): Employee(s) using ladders were carrying object or loads that could cause them to lose balance and fall.  A) 375 Rittenhouse Ct North Brunswick, NJ 08092 - Employees were ascending a portable ladder to access a roof while carrying materials that could the employees to lose balance and fall.   Hazards observed on or about August 3, 2023.