OSHA Inspection: UCH, LLC

Issued

Jul 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,148 · Current $2,000 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.   (a): On or about May 2, 2024, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 11.3 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing construction work on the second story.

Issued

Jul 26, 2024

Abate by

Nov 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,500 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.   (a): On or about May 2, 2024, the employer failed to certify that employees had been trained to recognize and minimize fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing residential construction activities without being certified as trained in the use of fall protection.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).