OSHA Inspection: PUTNAM COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE CORP.

Issued

Jul 5, 2001

Abate by

Jul 16, 2001

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $240 Reduced

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
are exposed to a fall from elevation:
a) 1125 State Road A1A, Satellite Beach, FL, Roof - Employees were exposed
to a fall of
approximately 15 feet while accessing the roof of the elevator shaft. The
employees were using
a folding fiberglass ladder that was approximately 1 foot below the
landing.
ABATEMENT NOTES:
Among other methods, one feasible method to reduce this hazard is to
extend the ladder at least
one foot and no more than three feet above the landing. Reference, the
American National
Standard A14.5-1992, section A9.3.10.

Issued

Jul 5, 2001

Abate by

Aug 7, 2001

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,675 Reduced

Issued

Jul 5, 2001

Abate by

Jul 16, 2001

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,675 Reduced