OSHA Inspection: MM GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Aug 23, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,042 · Current $3,042

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed.  (a) Worksite: On or about 5/29/2024, two employees gained access to and from a residential roof utilizing a laddervator that is not designed to be used as a ladder.

Issued

Aug 23, 2024

Abate by

Sep 18, 2024

Penalty

Initial $35,491 · Current $35,491

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): The employer does not ensure that each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels are protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, or provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501(b):  (a) Worksite - 49 Eustis Avenue, Newport, RI: On or about 5/29/2024, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work approximately 23 feet above the lower level, without any means of fall protection.   The employer fails to ensure effective protections against falls in accordance with the standard, as demonstrated on 8/1/2023, when two employees were performing residential roofing work without utilizing fall protection.  MM General Construction Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.501(b)(13), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1687699, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 10-25-2023, with respect to a workplace located at 20 Dr Marcus Wheatland Boulevard, Newport, Rhode Island 02840.   To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all employees wear appropriate fall protection when an employee works more than 6 feet above the next lower level.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees from fall hazards.

Issued

Aug 23, 2024

Abate by

Oct 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $427 · Current $427

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including 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.               (a) Worksite: On or about 5/29/2024, the employer did not verify fall protection training with a written certification record for two employees working from heights of approximately 23 feet.