OSHA Inspection: ALL SYSTEMS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:    a) Third Floor at NW Lower Roof Hatchway - An employee was using a Warner portable extension ladder to gain access to the roof and the ladder sections had been dismantled prior to usage, on or about 10/29/2014.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7): Ladder(s) that were unsecured or not provided with slip-resistant feet were used on slippery surfaces:  a) Third Floor at NW Lower Roof Section Hatchway - An employee was using a single section of a Warner 28 ft. portable extension ladder to gain access to the roof with one of the rubber foot pads, on or about 10/29/2014.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladders were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after an occurrence that could affect their safe use:  a) Third Floor at Lower NW Roof Hatchway - A Warner portable extension ladder was not inspected prior to use as evidenced by deficiencies such as but not limited to; the extension ladder sections were separated prior to use and one of the rubber pads was missing from a foot at the base of the ladder, on or about 10/29/2014.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Abate by

Dec 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(b): The employer did not provide retraining as necessary so that each employee exposed to fall hazards maintained the understanding and knowledge acquired through initial training:    a) Third Floor at NW Lower Roof Section Hatchway - An employee was not provided refresher training in recognizing hazards associated with ladder usage as evidenced by noted hazards, such as but not limited to; employees using a Warner portable extension ladder that was separated from the back section, had  a rubber slip resistant pad missing from a foot, and  the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was less than one-quarter of the working length of the ladder, on or about 10/29/2014.    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.