OSHA Inspection: PACE RESIDENTIAL LP

Issued

2012-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i):     Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected arouund such holes,       At the site, on the roof of the structure, on or about March 12, 2012, employees were installing air conditioning drops (supply and return ducts) next to an approximate 51" by 81" roof opening without fall protection. This condition exposed workers to fall hazards at approximate 22' to 26'.

Issued

2012-05-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $4200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.      At the site, while installing drops (supply and return ducts) for air conditioning, employees were working on the roof next to an approximate 51" to 81" roof opening without fall protection. The employer did not maintain training records of each employee, exposing employees to fall hazards in excess of 22'