OSHA Inspection: WOLF WELDING & FABRICATION, INC.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

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.  (a)  100 McKinley Avenue, Reading Pennsylvania - Employees worked on the roof of a building approximately 50 feet about the ground.   The employer did not ensure that employees used conventional fall protection methods, on or about September 17, 2014.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii).  (a)  100 McKinley Avenue, Reading Pennsylvania - Employees working on a roof were exposed to a 50 foot fall hazard.  The employer did not ensure that employees had adequate training to understand the use and operation of conventional fall methods, on or about September 17, 2014.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.