OSHA Inspection: SERVICRAFT

Issued

2014-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 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.   The employer does not ensure that each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet or more above a lower level is protected from falling.  This violation was observed on or about October 22, 2014, on the west side of the building where employees were exposed to a fall hazard greater than 6 feet when installing decking without a fall protection system.    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 each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet or more above a lower level is protected from falling.