OSHA Inspection: GLADIATOR CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Oct 21, 2014

Abate by

Dec 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels, was not protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest system.        a. Jobsite; Employee was observed working on a roof at approximately 12 feet in height, without adequate fall protection.

Issued

Oct 21, 2014

Abate by

Dec 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 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.    a. Jobsite; The employee used a ladder to access the roof of the business, and the ladder rails did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.

Issued

Oct 21, 2014

Abate by

Dec 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways.     A. Jobsite; The employer did not provide training to employees in the use of ladders.