OSHA Inspection: CAC CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Abate by

Oct 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $518 · Current $518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  (a) Establishment:  As of September 13, 2024, the employer had not certified to OSHA that the abatement had been completed for Citation 1, Items 1a, 1b, and 3d and Citation 2, Item 1 from inspection number 1735574, issued on 5/8/2024, with a final order date of 9/3/2024.

Issued

Sep 13, 2024

Abate by

Oct 17, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  (a) Establishment:  As of September 13, 2024, the employer had not provided the required abatement documentation to OSHA for Citation 1, Items 1a, 1b, and 3d and Citation 2, Item 1 from inspection number 1735574, issued on 5/8/2024, with a final order date of 9/3/2024.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $5,531

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.  a) Lower Roof: On or about 3/19/2024, an employee was not protected from falling or flying objects while performing roofing work on a porch roof, below roofers on the main roof.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) Roof: On or about 3/19/2024, employees were exposed top struck-by hazards from not wearing protective safety glasses while working with pneumatic roofing nail guns.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $6,452

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  a) Main Roof: On or about 3/19/2024, employees were exposed to fall hazards while working on a roof approximately 43 feet above the lower level, without any fall protection.   b) Porch Roof: On or about 3/19/2024, an employee was exposed to fall hazards while working on a roof approximately 18 feet above the lower level, without any fall protection.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $3,687

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 was used to gain access.   a) Leading to Main Roof: On or about 3/19/2024, employees were not protected from falling while using a ladder that did not extend at least three feet above the upper landing surface.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Leading to Main Roof: On or about 3/19/2024, multiple employees were observed over-loading a portable extension ladder by descending it at the same time.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(11): Ladders were moved, shifted, or extended while occupied.   a) Leading to Main Roof: On or about 3/19/2024, an employee was exposed to fall hazards by extending a portable extension ladder while standing on it.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use.  a) Side of main roof: On or about 3/19/2024, the employer did not ensure the ladder was inspected prior to use.   b) Front of porch roof: On or about 3/19/2024, the employer did not ensure the ladder was inspected prior to use.

Issued

May 8, 2024

Abate by

Jun 25, 2024

Penalty

Initial $518 · Current $518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer.  a) Jobsite: On or about 3/19/2024, the employer did not create a written certification record verifying that employees engaged in roofing activities were adequately trained in fall protection.