OSHA Inspection: EDMISTEN CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):      Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.      On or about March 29, 2012 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet while applying floor material for the second story of the residential structure.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):     The employer did not 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.    On or about March 29, 2012 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to a fall hazard of aproximately 10 feet due to not being trained in how to recognize fall hazards and the procedures to follow to reduce or eliminate those hazards.