OSHA Inspection: TRICOR CARPENTRY, LLC

Issued

Mar 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1):"Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  On or about January 7, 2025, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 13.0 feet or more above ground level while engaged in commercial construction activities. Fall protection was not being utilized while installing plywood sheeting.

Issued

Mar 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.  On or about January 7, 2025, the portable ladder to access the second level did not extend at least three (3') feet above the upper landing surface, nor was it tied back to the frame of the structure, thereby exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Mar 19, 2025

Abate by

Jul 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain 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. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.  On or about January 7, 2025, employees were exposed to fall hazards while performing roofing work and the employer did not certify that employees had been trained to recognize fall hazards, and the procedure to be followed in order to minimize those hazards.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).