OSHA Inspection: TOP NOTCH HOME REMODELING LLC

Issued

Mar 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,170 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.404(b)(1)(ii):On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupers for personal protection.  a) On or about December 12, 2024, at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, third floor, employees were operating electrical equipment such as saws and compressors that were not protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter, exposing them to a shock hazard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(b)(2):In energized installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a) On or about December 12, 2024, at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, third floor, employees were operating electrical equipment such as saws and compressors that were plugged into outlets that were missing faceplates exposing them to a shock hazard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,220 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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 December 12, 2024, at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, third floor, employees, while receiving material through a floor opening, did not have fall protection in place to prevent them from falling an estimated 20 feet to the lower wooden decked floors.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,798 · Current $2,500 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 or about December 12, 2024; at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, westside back of site, employees engaged in framing activities were using an extension ladder that was extended 2 feet above the landing exposing them to exposing to an estimated 20-foot fall while accessing the work area or the ladder.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(8): Ladders placed in a location where they could be displaced by workplace activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways, were not secured to prevent accidental displacement, nor was a barricade used to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder.  a)  On or about December 12, 2024, at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, westside back of the site, employees engaged in framing activities were using an extension ladder that was not secured, exposing them to displacement while using it to access work area; exposing to an estimated 20-foot fall.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  On or about December 12, 2024, at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, westside back of site, employees engaged in framing activities were using an extension ladder that was not inspected by a competent person that can recognize the hazards associated with the ladders such as placement of the ladder, securing, damaged assessment and how to abate those conditions. Those conditions existed at the location and exposed the employees to an estimated fall of 20 feet while using the ladder to access the work area.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 4, 2025

Abate by

Mar 12, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(16): Portable ladder(s) 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  a) On or about December 12, 2024; at a worksite located at 2504 41st NW Street NW, westside back of site, employees engaged in framing activities were using an extension ladder in the rungs were damaged exposing to an estimated 20-foot fall while accessing the work area or the ladder.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet), in addition, documentation demonstrating the abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include but is not limited to evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.