OSHA Inspection: HAGENS, INC.

Issued

Nov 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

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. On October 16, 2014, employees working from elevations such as roofs were not trained in the recognition and the avoidance of unsafe conditions and the methods to minimize those hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1): 1926.1060(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each employee was trained by a competent person which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairs, and the procedures to follow to minimize those hazards:   a. On October 16, 2014, an employee working from a ladder was not trained about the hazards and the methods to minimize those hazards.

Issued

Nov 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

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. On October 16, 2014, the Werner extension ladder used to access and egress the flat roof only extended 14 inches above the eave, exposing the employee to a 9 feet fall hazard.