OSHA Inspection: GOLDEN CREW CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

Oct 2, 2023

Abate by

Oct 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,018 · Current $2,813 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.  a) Ground: On or about 8/10/2023, two employees were not protected from falling or flying objects, while cleaning debris on the ground, below roofers.

Issued

Oct 2, 2023

Abate by

Oct 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Roof: On or about 8/10/2023, employees were not wearing protective glasses while working with roofing nail guns.

Issued

Oct 2, 2023

Abate by

Oct 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $3,282 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 was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b), nor did the employer demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems and develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of section 1926.502.  a) Jobsite: On or about 8/10/2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 29 feet while performing roofing work on a three story apartment building.

Issued

Oct 2, 2023

Abate by

Oct 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $2,344 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed.  a) Jobsite Roof: On or about 8/10/2023, employees were not protected from falling while using a ladder that did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing surface.

Issued

Oct 2, 2023

Abate by

Oct 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and bottom of ladders was not kept clear.  a) Right side of building: On or about 8/10/2023, construction debris was observed under and around the ladder base.

Issued

Oct 2, 2023

Abate by

Nov 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $376 · Current $263 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including 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.  a) Jobsite: On or about 8/10/2023, the employer did not create a written certification record verifying that employees engaged in roofing activities were adequately trained in fall protection, when exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 2, 2023

Abate by

Nov 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(15): Ladder(s) were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and/or after an occurrence that could have affected their safe use.  a) Rear of condo: On or about 8/10/2023, the employer did not ensure the ladder was inspected prior to use.  b) Left side of condo: On or about 8/10/2023, the employer did not ensure the ladder was inspected prior to use.