OSHA Inspection: LONG LIFE, INC.

Issued

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level. Paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section establish the types of fall protection to be provided to the employees on each type of scaffold. Paragraph (g)(2) of this section addresses fall protection for scaffold erectors and dismantlers.    Note to paragraph (g)(1): The fall protection requirements for employees installing suspension scaffold support systems on floors, roofs, and other elevated surfaces are set forth in subpart M of this part.                On or about May 15, 2013, employees were walking on a scaffold over 10 feet above ground without being protected from falling to lower levels.

Issued

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): "Steep roofs." Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.                        On or about May 15, 2013, employees installing shingles on a steep roof were not protected from falling to lower levels.

Issued

2013-07-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows:                  On or about May 15, 2013, an employee installing shingles in a steep roof was wearing personal fall arrest equipment, of which, the equipment was not anchored properly and capable of supporting at least 5000 ponds.