OSHA Inspection: REED'S REMODELING

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):     It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.    Employees working from a flat roof were exposed to falls of approximately 14 feet from a lower level. The employer did not initiate and maintain an accident prevention program to control and eliminate the hazards present at the jobsite in accordance with the OSHA regulations.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):     Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, andequipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.    Employees working from a flat roof were exposed to falls of approximately 14 feet from a lower level. The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):     "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and verticalsurface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrailsystems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    Employees working from a flat roof were exposed to falls of approximately 14 feet from a lower level.

Issued

Mar 2, 2012

Abate by

Mar 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):     The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fallhazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed inorder to minimize these hazards.    Employees working from a flat roof were exposed to falls of approximately 14 feet from a lower level. The employer did not provide training to his employees who might be exposed to fall hazards.