OSHA Inspection: SOFT CONTRACTOR CORPORATION

Issued

2024-02-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3803.00 · Current $3803.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii)    a - 117 Sofia Drive, Manalapan NJ: A worker walking and working from a residential structure's pitched roof was not trained on fall protection means and methods as  specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii). This worker was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 19 feet while not utilizing a lanyard attached to their full body harness and an anchor when working and walking from this pitched roof. Condition noted on or about 10/04/23.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2024-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $35491.00 · Current $35491.00

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, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   a- 117 Sofia Drive, Manalapan NJ: On or about 10/04/23 a worker was not protected from falling when walking and working from a residential structure's pitched roof while wearing a full body harness that was not connected to an anchor with a lanyard or other approved means. As such, this worker was exposed to fall hazards in excess of 19 feet to the ground surface below.