OSHA Inspection: GREEN ENERGY SERVICES, INC

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Jul 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i):  Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels by personal fall arrest systems, covers or guardrail systems erected around such holes:      a)  Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 15 feet while working around unprotected skylights.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jul 5, 2013

Abate by

Aug 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1):  The employer did not provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards:      a)  Employer did not provide training to each employee in order to recognize hazards associated with working at an elevation and to understand procedures to control or minimize those hazards.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).