OSHA Inspection: GOLD STAR PAVING AND EXCAVATING LLC

Issued

Dec 4, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 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:       The employer had an employee exposed to a fall hazard, while accessing and exiting the work area via an extension ladder that did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.

Issued

Dec 4, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,430 Reduced

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.   An employee engaged in carpentry activities was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 20ft. and none of the fall protection systems specified above was used.

Issued

Dec 4, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s)       An employee engaged in carpentry activities was exposed to a fall hazard, and the employer did not conduct frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment.