OSHA Inspection: SUPER SIGN GUYS LLC

Issued

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.417(b): Equipment or circuits that were de-energized were not rendered inoperative:     On or about January 10, 2014, during the repair and replacement of an existing sign, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical shock hazards, by ensuring circuits were rendered inoperative and tags were attached.

Issued

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt was not worn and/or a lanyard was not attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:Note:  As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system.  The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated:     On or about January 10, 2014, during the repair and replacement of an existing sign, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fall hazards approximately 15 feet, by ensuring fall protection was  being used while operating a bucket truck.

Issued

2014-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $250.00 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:     On or about January 10, 2014, during the repair and replacement of an existing sign, the employer did not ensure employees using a ladder to access the upper floor and attic area for access to the sign wiring, was properly extended above the surface at the top or provided with a grasping device.