OSHA Inspection: PRIDE MASTER EXTERIORS

Issued

Apr 4, 2025

Abate by

May 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,783 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.152(a)(1):For quantities of one gallon or less, containers other than the original container(s), approved metal safety cans, or DOT approved containers were used for storage, use, and handling of flammable liquids:  On or about 3/26/2025: The employer did not ensure gasoline, used in the gas-powered air compressor, was transported in an approved metal safety can or DOT-approved container to ensure employees were not exposed to chemical hazards and fire hazards during construction operations at 13138 Royal Pines Dr in Maryland Heights, MO.

Issued

Apr 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $0 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):  On or about 3/26/2025, the employer did not protect employees who were engaged in residential roofing operations 6ft (1.8m) or more above lower levels while at the job site located at 13138 Royal Pines Dr in Maryland Heights, MO. The employees were conducting residential roofing operations that exposed them to the hazard of falling from a height of greater than ten (10) feet.

Issued

Apr 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $0 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:    On or about 3/26/2025, the employer did not ensure portable ladders were constructed and placed so three (3) feet or more were extended above the upper landing at the job site located at 13138 Royal Pines Dr in Maryland Heights, MO. The ladder the employees used to access the roof was extended approximately 2.5 feet beyond the upper landing, or edge of the roof, thus exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Apr 4, 2025

Abate by

May 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $946 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  On or about 3/28/2024, the employer failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records to an authorized representative.

Issued

Apr 4, 2025

Abate by

May 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.59:29 CFR 1926.59:  An employer engaged in construction activities did not comply with the requirements set forth in Part 1910, Section 1200, Hazard Communication:  29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers had not developed, implemented, and maintained at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets (SDSs), and employee information and training would be met.  On or about 3/26/2025, the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written communication program which at least described how the criteria in paragraphs (f) for labels and other forms of warning, (g) for safety data sheets (SDSs), and (h) for employee information and training would be met. Employees were exposed to health and chemical hazards from utilizing gas to power air compressors for the use of pneumatic nail guns at a worksite located at 13138 Royal Pines Dr in Maryland Heights, MO.

Issued

Apr 4, 2025

Abate by

May 1, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  On or about 3/26/2025, the employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record each employee who were engaged in residential roofing operations 6ft (1.8m) or more above lower levels. The employees were not trained in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury while at the job site located at the 13138 Royal Pines Dr in Maryland Heights, MO.. The employees were conducting residential roofing operations that exposed them to the hazard of falling from a height of greater than ten (10) feet.