OSHA Inspection: TEAM ONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Issued

Mar 24, 2005

Abate by

Apr 5, 2005

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,413 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
were exposed to possible lightning strike and slip hazards working on a
telecommunications
tower in the rain:
a.On or about November 23, 2004, three employees were allowed to remain at
the
top of a 300 feet tall tower in the rain for approximately 30-45 minutes,
and then
continued working after the rain had stopped, exposing the employees to
possible
lightning hazards and slip hazards.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to have the employees climb down from the towers
before it starts to rain in the area.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS
REQUIRED.

Issued

Mar 24, 2005

Abate by

Apr 5, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,750

Issued

Mar 24, 2005

Abate by

Apr 5, 2005

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,087 Reduced