OSHA Inspection: F.H. MARONEY

Issued

Jun 22, 1993

Abate by

Jun 25, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $1,250

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed
to:
(a)  Jobsite:  Second floor link balcony; Employee was exposed
to serious fall hazard and serious injuries while standing on
a step ladder in an elevation that placed him above the existing
standard guardrail system.  This operation was located on the
link balcony that was six foot wide and twenty feet above the
ground below.  This employee was installing hangers for pipe.
He didn't have any fall protection such as safety belt and lanyard
to tie off.  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method to correct would be to have the employee wear a
safety belt and lanyard and tie off to a substantial part of the
building.

Issued

Jun 22, 1993

Abate by

Jun 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $625

Issued

Jun 22, 1993

Abate by

Jun 25, 1993