OSHA Inspection: CHRISTOPHER KUNES CONSTRUCTION

Issued

Mar 3, 2026

Abate by

Mar 20, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(1):Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.  a) 1238 Fox Hill Rd, State College, PA - On or about October 23, 2025 three workers were installing wood framing on a 5th floor deck, in excess of 40 feet above grade with no fall protection system being utilized.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.