OSHA Inspection: TOM'S CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2014-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.     a.  On or about January 13, 2014 - at the above addressed jobsite, employees performing carpentry sheathing operations approximately nine (9) feet above the ground were not protected from falls, thereby exposing the employees to fall hazards.