OSHA Inspection: PAINTER READY

Issued

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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)  On or about 08/22/12 - 2100 McFarland Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, an employee was painting a sign at a height of approximately 9 feet above the ground and not protected from falling.

Issued

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):     Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:    a)  On or about 08/22/12 - 2100 McFarland Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, an employee was painting a sign from a ladder that was in the closed position.

Issued

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii):     The employer did not ensure that each employee using ladders and stairways had been trained by a competent person in the proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling of all stairways and ladders:    a)  On or about 08/22/12 - 2100 McFarland Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, an employee was not adequately trained on the proper use of ladders.