OSHA Inspection: A PLUS CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 27, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $1,419 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns.  a) Jobsite: On or about April 22, 2025, an employee was not protected from falling or flying objects while working on the ground under siding employees working on overhead scaffolding.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 27, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure employees used eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.  a) Jobsite: On or about April 22, 2025, employees were exposed top struck-by hazards from not wearing protective eyewear while working with pneumatic nail guns, circular saws and miter saws.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): Each employee on a scaffold, not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level was not protected from falls by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.  a) Jobsite: On or about April 22, 2025, employees were exposed to fall hazards while working on a pump jack scaffold system, approximately 17 feet above the lower level, without any fall protection.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 27, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.452(j)(2): Poles were not secured to the structure by rigid triangular bracing or equivalent at the bottom, top, and other points as necessary.  a) Jobsite: On or about April 22, 2025, the employer allowed two employees to work from a pump jack scaffold system at a height of approximately 17-feet, without bottom bracing installed.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $1,774 Reduced

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, nor were employees provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b).   a) Jobsite: On or about April 22, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls greater than 6-feet, while climbing through a window onto a residential roof to access a pumpjack scaffolding system.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 27, 2025

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $199 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.  a) Jobsite: On or about April 22, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when a six outlet wall adapter designed for indoor use only, was plugged into a triple tap outlet that was plugged into a single head extension cord in an outdoor setting.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 27, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used.  a) Jobsite: On or about April 22, 2025, the employer allowed employees to use an extension cord with the outer insulation jacket damaged in multiple locations.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 27, 2025

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $199 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards.  a) Jobsite: On or about April 22, 2025, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained to recognize the hazards associated with working on scaffolds.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 27, 2025

Penalty

Initial $398 · Current $199 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of a ladder was not kept clear.   a) Jobsite: On or about April 22, 2025, the employer did not ensure the area around the base of the ladder was kept clear.