OSHA Inspection: TRULITE GLASS & ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS, LLC

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Apr 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1): Duties of employers. Every employer
shall furnish
employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized
hazards that are causing
or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his or her
employees.
1.On June 11, 2014, an employee of Trulite used a 7 foot  fiber glass
Husky "A"
Frame ladder in the closed position, leaned against a wall as an extension
ladder,
to access an attic hatch in the ceiling approximately 9 feet above the
floor. Using
the ladder in this manner exposed the employee to fall hazards that could
potentially result in contusions, lacerations, and fractures.
2.On June 11, 2014, an employee of Trulite used the top step and top plate
of an
unidentified 4 foot orange and black fiber glass ladder. The Ladder was
used to
access the exterior roof, thereby exposing the employee to fall hazards
that could
potentially result in injuries including contusions, lacerations, and
fractures.
Reference: American National Standard for Ladders - Portable Ladders -
Portable
Reinforced Plastic - Safety Requirements [American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)
A14.5-2000]
9.3.1.2 Self-supporting ladders shall not be used as single ladders or in
the partially
closed position.
9.3.2 Climbing and Working Locations. The user shall climb or work with
the body near
the middle of the step of the rung. The user shall not step or stand
higher than the step
or rung indicated on the label marking the highest standing level of a
ladder. The user
shall not step or stand on:
One feasible means of abatement would be to utilize a ladder appropriate
for
the heights
and conditions present at the location in question.

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Apr 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Apr 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Apr 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500