OSHA Inspection: IHOR KUKURBA DBA IK CONSTRUCTION SERVICE INC.

Issued

Nov 29, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $3,000 Reduced

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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):  a) On August 11, 2023, Employees performing roofing work were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 17.9 feet.  b) On August 11, 2023, the employer did not protect employees from stepping into unprotected holes on the roof.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 29, 2023

Abate by

Dec 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(3): Ladder(s) were loaded beyond the maximum intended load for which they were built or beyond the manufacturer's rated capacity:  a) On August 11, 2023,  Employees were exposed to fall hazards while loading a ladder beyond the manufacturer's rated capacity, multiple employees were climbing the same extension ladder.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 29, 2023

Abate by

Dec 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employees using ladders were carrying objects or loads that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall:   a) On August 11, 2023, Employees were exposed to fall hazards while carrying bundles of shingles up an extension ladder from a height of approximately 17.9 FT.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.