OSHA Inspection: TELCOM ENGINEERING GROUP INC.

Issued

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1668.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    a)    AT&T Site ID #53892, Atco, NJ - Employees not using their fall protection were working at the 130 and 140 foot levels, on or about 01/30/14;    b)    AT&T Site ID #53892, Atco, NJ - Employee threw materials, such as short sections of cable and clothing, down from the 130 foot high deck, on or about 01/30/14.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  a)    AT&T Site ID #53892, Atco, NJ - Employees without head protection were removing and installing new equipment at the 130 foot and 140 foot deck levels for the monopole tower, on or about 01/30/14;  b)    AT&T Site ID #53892, Atco, NJ - Employees without head protection were working at the base of the 150 foot tall monopole tower while other employees were removing and installing new equipment at the 130 foot and 140 foot deck levels for the monopole tower, on or about 01/30/14.  NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1667.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.105(a): Safety nets were not provided when workplaces are more than 25 feet above the ground or water surface, or other surfaces where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts is impractical:    a)   AT&T Site ID #53892, Atco, NJ - Employees not using their fall protection were working at the 130 and 140 foot levels, on or about 01/30/14.     NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1667.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(c)(3): Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill:    a)   AT&T Site ID #53892, Atco, NJ - Employees without any fall protection were working the ice bridge adjacent to the base of the monopole tower, approximately 10 feet above the next lower level, on or about 01/30/14.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)    AT&T Site ID #53892, Atco, NJ - Employees without any fall protection were working at the edge of the ice bridge at the base of the monopole tower, approximately 10 feet above the next lower level, on or about 01/30/14.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1667.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladders were not used only for the purpose for which they were designed:     a)    AT&T Site ID #53892, Atco, NJ - Crewmembers used the 8 foot Louisville, Model FM 1508 stepladder to access the approximately 10 foot high ice bridge by using the top step and top of the stepladder, on or about 01/30/14.     NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1667.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step:     a)    AT&T Site ID #53892, Atco, NJ  Crewmembers used the 8 foot Louisville, Model FM 1508 stepladder to access the approximately 10 foot high ice bridge by using the top step and top of the stepladder, on or about 01/30/14.     NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1667.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(b): Retraining shall be provided for each employee as necessary so that the employee maintains the understanding and knowledge acquired through compliance with this section:    a)   AT&T Site ID #53892, Atco, NJ - Crewmembers used the 8 foot Louisville, Model FM 1508 stepladder to access the approximately 10 foot high ice bridge, on or about 01/30/14.     NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.