OSHA inspectors have visited Bernitt Builders Inc. in Maryland one time.
It opened on Sep 7, 2017 as a planned inspection, in Bethesda.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $1,800; today they stand at $970, 46% less.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Bernitt Builders Inc. averages $970 across 1 cited inspection.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $900 | $485 | Nov 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $900 | $485 | Nov 30, 2017 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii)
(vii) For all scaffolds not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, each employee shall be protected by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section.
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
(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 unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of § 1926.502.
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