OSHA Inspection: PINNACLE CONSULTING, INC.

Issued

Jun 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Employees on scaffolds more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level were not protected from falling to that lower level by fall protection established in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)-(vii) of this section:  a.  On or about June 14, 2013, an employee working from a scissor lift was standing on the mid rails, exposing himself to a 24 feet fall hazard.    a.  On or about June 14, 2013, an employee working from a scissor lift was standing on the top rails, exposing himself to a 24 feet fall hazard.

Issued

Jun 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:  a.  On or about June 14, 2013, an employee working from an aerial lift taking measurements was not wearing a harness and lanyard attached to the boom or basket, exposing himself to a 44 feet fall hazard.  a.  On or about June 14, 2013, an employee working from an aerial lift installing a eave struck was not wearing a harness and lanyard, exposing himself to a 44 feet fall hazard.

Issued

Jun 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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 June 14, 2013 on the 4th floor of the tower, an employee was cutting material near the edge of a deck that did not have guardrails, exposing himself to a 31 feet fall hazard.    a.  On or about June 14, 2013 on the 4th floor of the tower, an employee was gathering his tools near the edge of a deck that did not have guardrails, exposing himself to a 31 feet fall hazard.

Issued

Jun 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems:   a.  On or about June 14, 2013 in the roof of the tower, an employee engage in steel erection activities was not protected from falling to the lower level, exposing himself to a 24 feet fall hazard.