OSHA Inspection: MICHAEL RENZI PAINTING CO.

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii):Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers:    (a)Attic of  110 South St Pittsfield, MA: On or about August 16, 2012, employees were observed climbing a ladder over an area with no flooring (or joists) to reach a window opening to access the roof where they were working.

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):Ladders were not used only for the purpose for which they were designed:    (a) Attic of 110 South St Pittsfield, MA: On or about August 16, 2012, employees were observed using a Werner A frame ladder in an unopened position (over the missing floor) to climb out the window and access the roof.

Issued

2012-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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:    (a) 110 South St Pittsfield, MA: On or about August 16, 2012, employees were observed working on the steep roof of this building without being protected from falling the more than 25 feet to the ground below as required by this subpart.