OSHA Inspection: BLACK FALCON CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.  On or about March 18, 2024, Employees were exposed to fall hazards in approximately 25 feet while engaged in residential framing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while employees were engaged in framing activities.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain 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. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.    On or about March 18, 2024, the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in approximately 25 feet while performing framing activities without using fall protection.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2024-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, employees shall be protected by protective helmets:   On or about March 18, 2024, Employees were not wearing a protective helmet where there was a possible danger of head injury from falling objects. Employees were engaged in roof framing installations and roof tear-off activities in upper level and exposing the employees to struck by hazards from falling objects. Employees in ground level were not protected by protective helmets.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.