OSHA Inspection: PALM BEACH BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

2025-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii):  On or about 12/9/2025, at 2601 Marina Isle Way, Jupiter, Florida, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of over 31 feet while working from a scaffold that was not fully planked.

Issued

2025-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity:  On or about 12/9/2025, at 2601 Marina Isle Way, Jupiter, Florida, the scaffolding was not inspected by a competent person prior to the work shift, thus exposing employees to over 31-foot fall hazards.

Issued

2025-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(f)(7): Scaffolds were not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered, by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration:; Such activities were not performed only by experienced and trained employees selected for such work by the competent person;  On or about 12/9/2025, at 2601 Marina Isle Way, Jupiter, Florida, the scaffolding was not erected, moved, dismantled, or altered, by trained and experienced employees under the supervision and direction of a competent person qualified in scaffold erection, moving, dismantling or alteration, thus exposing an employee to over 31-foot fall hazards.

Issued

2025-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(f)(15): Ladders were used on scaffolds to increase the working level height of employees: without satisfying the criteria of subparagraphs (i) - (iv) of this paragraph:  On or about 12/9/2025, at 2601 Marina Isle Way, Jupiter, Florida, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of over 31 feet while using a step (A-frame) ladder that was placed on the 5th tier of a scaffolding to gain additional height while they worked to remove spalling concrete and to refill the holes with cement.

Issued

2025-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

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 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:  On or about 12/9/2025, at 2601 Marina Isle Way, Jupiter, Florida, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of over 31 feet while working from a scaffold that was missing guard rails on the 5th tier where employees were working.

Issued

2025-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $3972.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:  On or about 12/9/2025, at 2601 Marina Isle Way, Jupiter, Florida, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of over 31 feet while working on a step (A-frame) ladder in the closed position from the 5th tier of a scaffold.

Issued

2025-12-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways:   On or about 12/9/2025, at 2601 Marina Isle Way, Jupiter, Florida, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of over 31 feet while working on a step (A-frame) ladder in the closed position from the 5th tier of a scaffold and were not adequately trained in the knowledge of ladder safety or hazard recognition.