OSHA Inspection: WINGATE OF ELMHURST, CORP.

Issued

2012-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):  Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    a) Employees working from the edge of the roof deck were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 40 feet.  Fall protection was not utilized.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.