OSHA Inspection: CARCHI SERVICES INC.

Issued

2024-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $3000.00 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 March 15, 2024, Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 25 feet while performing roofing work on an existing residential building.  b) On March 15, 2024, Employees were exposed to fall hazards through unprotected roof openings while installing skylights.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2024-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and/or were not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee:  a) On March 15, 2024, Anchorages being used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not installed so that they would be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2024-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(17): The attachment point of the body harness was not located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head:   a) On March 15, 2024, An employee engaged in roofing work was exposed to fall hazards due to location of the attachment point of the body harness not being located in the center of the wearer's back.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2024-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access:   a) On March 15, 2024, Employees were using an extension ladder which did not extend 3 feet above the roof eave.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.