HILLSBOROUGH, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: RANCHOS CONTRACTORS INC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of RANCHOS CONTRACTORS INC in 49 BALSAM CT, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 08844 (NAICS 238160). OSHA activity number 348171489.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RANCHOS CONTRACTORS INC
- Site address
- 49 BALSAM CT
- City
- HILLSBOROUGH
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 08844
- Mailing
- 25 HOWELL ST, TRENTON, NJ 08610
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238160
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.501 B13
- Issued
- Jul 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee 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. A) 49 Balsam Ct Hillsborough, NJ 08844 - The employer did not ensure the employees, who are working on the roof, 18 feet or more above a lower level, are protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approx. 18 feet. Hazards observed on or about April 10, 2025.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4965
1926.503 A01
- Issued
- Jul 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not train each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards to enable them to recognize fall hazards and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards: A) 49 Balsam Ct Hillsborough, NJ 08844 - The employer did not conduct the fall protection training for the employees, who were exposed to fall hazards at the site. This condition exposed employees to fall Hazards of approx. 18 feet. Hazards observed on or about April 10, 2025.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4965
1926.1053 B01
- Issued
- Jul 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $3,547 · Current $3,547
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access: A) 49 Balsam Ct Hillsborough, NJ 08844 - The employer did not ensure that the extension ladder extended at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approx. 18 feet. Hazards observed on or about April 10, 2025.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $3547
1926.1053 B06
- Issued
- Jul 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $3,547 · Current $3,547
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders shall be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement. A) 49 Balsam Ct Hillsborough, NJ 08844 - The employer did not ensure to place a ladder on stable and level surface. An extension ladder was used on lawn surface, which is unstable surface to support the ladder. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approx. 18 feet. Hazards observed on or about April 10, 2025.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $3547
1926.1053 B22
- Issued
- Jul 14, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(22): Employee(s) using ladders were carrying object or loads that could cause them to lose balance and fall: A) 49 Balsam Ct Hillsborough, NJ 08844 - Employees were carry 4' x 8' plywood while climbing up an extension ladder at the site. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards of approx. 18 feet. Hazards observed on or about April 10, 2025.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4965
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 348171489.
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