OSHA Inspection: POLINVEST CONSTRUCTION, CO.

Issued

2024-09-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $1730.00 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 16, 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 residential construction.

Issued

2024-09-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4148.00 · Current $2085.00 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.  (a): On or about May 16, 2024, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 11.0 feet or more above ground level while engaged in residential construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while performing roofing activities.

Issued

2024-09-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used in accordance with this section.  (a): On or about May 16, 2024, the employer did not ensure that anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were installed correctly. Employees were exposed to fall hazards while installing shingles on a roof.

Issued

2024-09-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $1385.00 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.  (a): On or about May 16, 2024, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize fall hazards, and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).