OSHA Inspection: S. G. MASTRIANI COMPANY

Issued

Nov 7, 1989

Abate by

Nov 12, 1989

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $400

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 falling hazard:
a) Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus, Bell of PA
Building, Dallas, PA:  employees were exposed to a 24" leading edge
fall hazard; no safety belt or harness and lifeline was provided,
October 3, 1989.
AMONG OTHER METHODS SOME FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHODS TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD ARE:
1) Provide safety belts or harnesses and lifeline for each employee, or;
2) Provide a standard railing to inhibit falls from the edge of the
building.

Issued

Nov 7, 1989

Abate by

Nov 12, 1989

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $200

Issued

Nov 7, 1989

Abate by

Dec 7, 1989