OSHA Inspection: NICHOLAS BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Oct 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:  a. On or about June 12, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential roof repair activities from a Genie TZ 50 trailer mounted boom lift, greater-than twenty-five (25) feet zero (0) inches above ground, were not utilizing personal fall protection equipment, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):   a. On or about June 12, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing residential roofing operations, greater-than twenty-five (25) feet zero (0) inches above the ground, were not protected from falls, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Oct 2, 2024

Abate by

Oct 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. On or about June 12, 2024, at the above addressed jobsite, employees had been provided fall protection training, however, the employer failed to keep a written certification of record.