OSHA Inspection: WO MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS CORP.

Issued

2012-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1): Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:      Worksite: The Makita hand held right angle grinder that had an abrasive grinding wheel attached and was used to grind paint from a railing was not provided with a safety guard.

Issued

2012-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    Worksite: The employee who was working and exposed to fall hazards of approximately 22 feet 6 inches above the ground was not protected from fall hazards by the use of guardrails, safety nets or a personal fall arrest system.

Issued

2012-07-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:      Worksite: The employee who was exposed fall hazards of approximately 22 feet 6 inches above the ground while working on the 10 in 12 pitch roof was not trained in fall hazards and the procedures to be followed to minimize such hazards.