OSHA Inspection: WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS OF NEW YORK, INC

Issued

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1):When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access:    (a) 211 Charlton Rd Sturbridge, MA: On or about October 11, 2012, an employee was observed accessing a roof area by climbing a ladder that did not extend the 3 feet past the landing surface as required by this subpart:

Issued

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 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) 211 Charlton Rd Sturbridge, MA: On or about October 11, 2012, an employee was observed climbing down an unopened Type II stepladder which is not how it was designed to be used and is not in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

2012-11-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-14 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 was trained in the proper use and placement of ladders:    (a)211 Charlton Rd Sturbridge, MA: On or about October 11, 2012, the employer had not trained their employee on the proper use of a ladder which was evidenced by both the lack of having completed the company training program for ladders prior to this inspection, and the field application observed demonstrating the lack of knowledge regarding the proper use of a ladder.