OSHA Inspection: CHESAPEAKE DRYWALL AND ACOUSTICS LNC.

Issued

2022-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3698.00 · Current $2404.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1051(a): Stairway(s) or ladder(s) were not provided at all personnel points of access where there was a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, or no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist was provided:  a)	Building 102: On or about 07/27/2022, drywall framing was removed to allow the transfer of materials and subcontractors access through an opening that had a break in elevation of 24 inches, as a result exposed employees to a potential hazard.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2022-08-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $4714.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(b)(2): Working spaces, walkways, and similar locations were not kept clear of cords which created a hazard to employees:  a)	Building 102, Chamberlain Hall, second floor: On or about 07/27/2022, the working spaces was not kept clear of cords in that multiple100ft extension cords were daisy chained that ran across sharp metal frames, and into walkway to supply power to fans thus exposed subcontractor employees to a possible electrical shock or trip hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2022-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1450.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2): Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. If your establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  a)	Chesapeake Drywall and Acoustics, Inc 901 Port Centre Parkway Portsmouth VCA 23704: On or about July 27, 2022, the employer failed during calendar year 2021, to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by 03/02/2022.   Note: The establishment employed twenty-five (25) employees and is classified 238310 during calendar year 2021.  No abatement certification or documentation required.