OSHA Inspection: HC GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC.

Issued

Aug 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1):The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses 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): On or about May 2, 2024, employees were exposed to eye injuries while engaged in roofing activities operating a pneumatic nail gun. Eye protection was not being utilized while employees engaged in this activity.

Issued

Aug 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,148 · Current $2,480 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(11):"Steep roofs." Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  (a): On or about May 2, 2024, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 14.0 feet or more above ground level while engaged in commercial roofing activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing work.

Issued

Aug 9, 2024

Abate by

Nov 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,660 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, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not provide a training program or prepare to recognize fall hazards and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards, or written certification record explaining that such training had been provided to employees.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).