OSHA Inspection: SERGIO'S GENERAL METAL CONSTRUCTION

Issued

2014-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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.  The employer does not ensure that employees are protected from falling while on working surfaces at heights greater than six feet. This violation occurred on or about February 25, 2014, when employees were exposed to a fall hazard while installing metal siding on a 20 foot tall awning without any means of fall protection.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees performing construction activities at heights greater than six feet are protected from falling.