OSHA Inspection: HNM CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Dec 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(a)(1): Employee(s) were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits that were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:    a) 211 Locust Ln, East Rutherford, NJ: Two employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard while working from an Alum-A-Pole pump jack scaffold approximately 6 inches from an energized electrical line, on or about 8/22/2024.

Issued

Dec 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms.   a) 211 Locust Ln, East Rutherford, NJ: Two employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet while installing sidings on a three story residential house from a pump jack scaffold without guardrail system installed along the open ends, on or about 8/22/2024.

Issued

Dec 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

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) 211 Locust Ln, East Rutherford, NJ: Two employees were not utilizing a personal fall arrest system and exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet while installing sidings on a residential house with a 8 on 12 pitch roof, or about 8/22/2024.

Issued

Dec 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $2,765

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use:   a) 211 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ: Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet while using a Werner extension ladder with structural defects such as but not limited to a missing anti slip safety shoes/feet and a bent side rail that was not inspected by a competent person before being used, or about 8/22/2024.

Issued

Dec 9, 2024

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) 211 Carlton Ave, East Rutherford, NJ: Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20 feet, while using a Werner extension ladder with structural defects such as but not limited to a missing anti slip safety shoes/feet and a bent side rail, or about 8/22/2024.