OSHA Inspection: LCH CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Jul 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:  On or about June 9, 2025, employees performing residential roofing operations were not protected from a fall, exposing employees to a fall of 18 feet.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Jul 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $2,837

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 June 9, 2025, employees used an extension ladder that did not extend three feet past the roof they were accessing, exposing the employee to falls of 8-9 feet.    Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jul 16, 2025

Abate by

Jul 30, 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 June 9, 2025, employees performing residential roofing operations at heights exceeding six feet were provided fall protection training, however, the employer failed to keep a written certification of record.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).