OSHA Inspection: KABCO BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):   (a) At Roofing Department: On or about 11/16/2023 and times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that the employer failed to provide fall protection when employees were working at approximately 10 feet or more above the ground while transitioning from a platform to the roof of a mobile home.   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

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $5600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as required in Table D-2 of this standard:  (a) At Plant 2: On or about 11/16/2023 and times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that a handrail on at least one side of a four (4) riser stair system was not installed while employees gained access to the docking platforms.     (b) At the Button up Department: On or about 11/16/2023 and at time prior, the employer exposed employees to trip and fall hazards, in that a handrail on at least one side of a four (4) riser stair system was not installed while employees gained access to the dockside of the plant.   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

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13066.00 · Current $13066.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): The employer did not provide training for each employee who used personal fall protection systems or who was required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart before the employees were exposed to a fall hazards:  (a) At Roofing Department: On or about 11/16/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that employees had not received fall protection training prior to performing the installation of roofing shingles while working 10 feet or more above the ground.   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

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $5600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a) Throughout the Plant: On or about 11/16/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine the personal protective equipment needed while employees applied and handled TACC T202 Subfloor Adhesive on the subflooring of the mobile home.   (b) At the Roofing Department: On or about 11/16/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that fall protection was not provided when employees were working at approximately 10 feet or more above the ground while transitioning from a platform to a mobile home to conduct such as but not limited to roofing operations.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $5600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  (a) At the Rugger Department: On or about 11/16/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to contact dermatitis, in that chemical resistant gloves were not required while employees applied and handled TACC T202 Subfloor Adhesive on the subflooring of the mobile home.   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

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13066.00 · Current $13066.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a) Throughout the Plant 1: On or about 11/16/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that forklift training was not provided to employees operating forklifts while moving materials around the plant.   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

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $5600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(a): The conductors and/or equipment required or permitted by this subpart were not approved:  (a) At the Roofing Department: On or about 11/16/2023 and times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that an in-house electrical connector was used to extend the electrical circuit was not approved.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $5600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   (a) At the Roofing Department: On or about 11/16/2023 and times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that an in-house electrical connector used to extend the electrical circuit, was not listed.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $5600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  (a) Button up Department: On or about 11/16/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that a junction box was not covered leaving electrical wires within reach of employees as they worked in the area.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $5600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training would be met:  (a) At the Plant: On or about 11/16/2023 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to physical and health hazards, in that the employer had not implemented a hazard communication program while employees handled chemicals such as, but not limited to TACC T202 Sub-flooring adhesive, Oatey Purple Primer, and Aero Spot Attack.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The hazard communication program did not include a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  (a) At the Plant: on or about 11/16/2023 and times prior, the employer exposed employees to physical and health hazards, in that the employer had not implemented an inventory listing of chemicals used  by employees while handling chemicals such as, but not limited to TACC T202 Sub-flooring adhesive, Oatey Purple Primer, and Aero Spot Attack.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2024-05-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work areas at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a) Throughout the plant: On or about 11/16/2023 at times prior, the employer exposed employees to health hazards, in that the employer did not train employees on the hazards associated with chemicals such as, but not limited to TACC T202 Sub-flooring adhesive, Oatey Purple Primer, and Aero Spot Attack.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).