OSHA Inspection: LITTLE BUCKAROO CONST. INC.

Issued

Mar 28, 2025

Abate by

Apr 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,128 · Current $1,064 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.  a) On December 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure that its sub-contractor protected its employees who were exposed to eye hazards form flying particles while operating pneumatic nail guns to install roofing shingles.

Issued

Mar 28, 2025

Abate by

Apr 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,483 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toe boards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:   a) On December 12, 2024,and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that its sub-contractor protected its employees who were exposed to falls of approximately 11.7-feet to approximately 45-feet while performing roofing activities.

Issued

Mar 28, 2025

Abate by

Apr 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,128 · Current $1,064 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  (a) On December 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure its subcontractor protected its employees who were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 11.7-feet while using a ladder to access the roof of a new construction commercial building. The top end of the ladder was resting against the eve of the roof and did not extend above the landing surface.  (b) On December 12, 2024, the employer did not ensure its subcontractor protected its employees who were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 11.7-feet while using a ladder to access the roof of a new construction commercial building. The ladder extended approximately 2.5-feet past the landing surface.