OSHA Inspection: PAUL J EYERMAN INC

Issued

Nov 9, 1989

Abate by

Nov 14, 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 OTHE METHODS, SOME FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHODS TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD ARE:
1) Provide safety and 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 9, 1989

Abate by

Nov 14, 1989