OSHA Inspection: A.D. BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Dec 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $4,688

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(3): The front edge of all platforms was not 14 inches (36 cm) or less from the face of the work, and no guardrail systems were erected along the front edge and/or no personal fall arrest systems were used in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section to protect employees from falling:  a) On or about October 30, 2023, the front edge of a pump jack scaffold platform at an elevation of approximately 20 feet was approximately 3 feet from the face of the work.  b) On or about October 30, 2023, the front edge of a pump jack scaffold platform at an elevation of approximately 16 feet was approximately 2 feet from the face of the work.  No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Dec 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level:         a) On or about October 30, 2023, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 16 and 20 feet while working from pump jack scaffolding without fall protection.    No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Dec 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): Safe access was not provided to scaffold platforms when the platforms were more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access:             a) On or about October 30, 2023, employees were not provided with safe access and egress to pump jack scaffolding from which they worked at an elevation of approximately 16 and 20 feet.            No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Dec 11, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

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 or about October 30, 2023, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling from a pitched roof surface having a ground to eave height of approximately 11 feet.     No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.