OSHA Inspection: CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING

Issued

Oct 5, 2011

Abate by

Oct 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 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 fall hazards:
At jobsite 345 Riverview, Wichita, KS:  an employee engaged in window
cleaning activities was
exposed to fall hazards of approximately 100 feet to the concrete below in
that the employee
working from the boatswain's chair was not provided with a safety belt and
a life line which was
extended from a separate anchorage point.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO
CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS:  Provide the employee a safety belt and life line
which is
independent of the boatswain's chair anchorage point as described in ANSI
A39.1-1969
paragraph 6.2 Safety Belts and Lines.
ANSI A39.1-1969 paragraph 6.2 states, "Anyone working from a boatswain's
chair shall be
provided with and shall use an approved safety belt and a life line
equivalent to at least 5/8 inch
first quality manila rope.  It shall extend from a separate roof anchorage
to the ground, and must
be separate from the rest of the rigging."
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the
above violation is
completed.

Issued

Oct 5, 2011

Abate by

Oct 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced