OSHA Inspection: PRESTIGE CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING INC

Issued

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1875.00 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:  (a): On or about April 24, 2024, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 13.5 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential construction work.   Fall protection was not being utilized while employees performed framing activities.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2024-08-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1875.00 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 April 24, 2024, the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards in excess of 13 feet while performing framing installation activities without using fall protection.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).