OSHA Inspection: T.L.E. CONCRETE PUMPING, INC.

Issued

2013-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1512.00 Reduced

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 February 25, 2013, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 9 feet while walking along the top of the concrete wall pumping concrete into the voids without the use of personal fall arrest or any other conventional or alternative fall protection system.

Issued

2013-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $918.00 · Current $551.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:  (a) On or about February 25, 2013, the extension ladder was not positioned the required minimum 3 feet above the landing or edge of the block wall to provide safe access and egress for employees pouring concrete.