OSHA Inspection: DRIEKAST PIPING

Issued

2012-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1700.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7):     Ladders shall not be used on slippery surfaces unless secured or provided with slip-resistant feet to prevent accidental displacement. Slip-resistant feet shall not be used as a substitute for care in placing, lashing, or holding a ladder that is used upon slippery surfaces including, but not limited to, flat metal or concrete surfaces that are constructed so they cannot be prevented from becoming slippery.    On or about March 27, 2012 workers were engaged in commercial construction activities renovating the interior of an existing structure. The project included demolition work and the construction of an upper mezzanine area with mechanical systems. Worker(s) were exposed to potential fall hazards in that the extension ladder used to access and egress the mezzanine area was not properly secured to prevent ladder from slipping on the painted concrete floor.

Issued

2012-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15):     Ladders shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect their safe use.      On or about March 27, 2012 workers were engaged in commercial construction activities renovating the interior of an existing structure. The project included demolition work and the construction of an upper mezzanine area with mechanical systems. Worker(s) were exposed to potential fall hazards in that the extension ladder used to access and egress the mezzanine area was not properly inspected for defective parts.