Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2017-03-22
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Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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Case Closed |
2020-10-15
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260100 A |
Issuance Date |
2017-03-30 |
Current Penalty |
1108.2 |
Initial Penalty |
1847.0 |
Final Order |
2017-04-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets: a. On March 22, 2017, employees were working on the ground and lower level roof without a hard hat below employees installing soffit above, exposing themselves to an overhead hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-03-30 |
Current Penalty |
1108.2 |
Initial Penalty |
1847.0 |
Final Order |
2017-04-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: a. On March 22, 2017, employees using pneumatic nail guns to install soffit were not wearing safety glasses, exposing themselves to the hazard of being struck in the eye by nails and debris. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
Issuance Date |
2017-03-30 |
Current Penalty |
2281.8 |
Initial Penalty |
3803.0 |
Final Order |
2017-04-24 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, a personal fall arrest system, or an alternative fall protection measure as provided by another provision in paragraph (b) of this section: a. On March 22, 2017, on the lower level roof, employees installing the soffit were not protected from a 10 feet fall hazard by the use of a fall protection system. b. On March 22, 2017, on the upper level roof, employees installing the soffit were not protected from a 19 feet fall hazard by the use of a fall protection system. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261053 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-03-30 |
Current Penalty |
1385.4 |
Initial Penalty |
2309.0 |
Final Order |
2017-04-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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: a. On March 22, 2017, the ladder used to access the upper level roof did not extend 3 feet above the eave, exposing employees to a 19 feet fall hazard. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261053 B05 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-03-30 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-04-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladder(s) were not used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder: a. On March 22, 2017, the ladder used to access the upper level roof was positioned at a one to one ratio exposing employees to 19 feet fall hazard. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19260020 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-03-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-02 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-04-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): A safety and health program was not initiated and maintained to provide compliance with the general safety and health provisions of the standard: a. On March 22, 2017, the employer did not have a safety and health program for employees working from ladders and scaffolds. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19260050 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-03-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-02 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2017-04-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.50(d)(1): First-aid supplies were not easily accessible when required: a. On March 22, 2017, employees installing soffit from ladders and scaffolds did not have a first aid kit on the job site. |
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