OSHA Inspection: BRIAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Mar 12, 2025

Abate by

Apr 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $531 · Current $531

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated.  (a) Establishment: As of March 11, 2025, the employer had not certified to OSHA that the abatement had been completed for Citation 1 Item 1, citation 1 item 2, citation 1 item 4a, 4b and 4c, citation 2 item 1, citation 2 item 2 and citation 2 item 3 from inspection number 1775863, issued on 12/2/2024, with a final order date of 12/30/2024.

Issued

Mar 12, 2025

Abate by

Apr 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  (a) Establishment: As of March 11, 2025, the employer had not provided the required abatement documentation to OSHA for Citation 1 Item 1, citation 1 item 2, citation 1 item 4a, 4b and 4c, citation 2 item 1, citation 2 item 2 and citation 2 item 3 from inspection number 1775863, issued on 12/2/2024, with a final order date of 12/30/2024.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Jan 17, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $3,687

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure employees used eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.  a) Jobsite: On or about September 17, 2024, employees were not wearing protective eyewear while utilizing pneumatic roofing nail guns and a Dewalt DWE575 circular saw.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Jan 17, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $6,452

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.300(a): Hand tool(s), power tool(s) or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition.  a) Jobsite: On or about September 17, 2024, the employer did not ensure power tools were maintained and used in safe condition, where a DeWalt DWE575 circular saw had exposed copper wiring in the power cord.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $6,452

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): Each employee 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 employees provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b).  a) Jobsite: On or about September 17, 2024, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 16 feet in height above the lower level while performing residential roofing work without adequate means of fall protection.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Jan 17, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $3,687

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear.  a) Front of House: On or about September 17, 2024, the employer did not ensure the base of the ladder was kept clear.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Jan 17, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(15): Ladder(s) were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and/or after an occurrence that could have affected their safe use.  a) a) Jobsite: On or about September 17, 2024, the employer did not ensure the ladder was inspected prior to use.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Jan 17, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladders with structural defects, such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components, were not either immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective, or tagged with "Do Not Use" or similar language, and were not withdrawn from service until repaired.  a) Jobsite: On or about September 17, 2024, the employer allowed three employees to use a damaged ladder, with split rungs, multiple dents, and cracks, to access a roof surface.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Jan 17, 2025

Penalty

Initial $518 · Current $518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.  a) Jobsite: On or about September 17, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when an extension cord was plugged into a triple tap extension cord, to supply power to a circular saw.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Jan 17, 2025

Penalty

Initial $518 · Current $518

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used.  a) Jobsite: On or about September 17, 2024, employees were potentially exposed to electrical shock by utilizing a flexible cord with damage to its outer casing.

Issued

Dec 2, 2024

Abate by

Jan 17, 2025

Penalty

Initial $518 · Current $518

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) Jobsite: On or about September 17, 2024, the employer did not create a written certification record verifying that employees received adequate fall protection training before assigning them to work from heights greater than 6 feet.