OSHA Inspection: EDGEWOOD CARPENTRY & CONTRACTING CO., INC.

Issued

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $1848.00 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:    a) 559 Route 130, Hamilton, NJ 08691: On or about December 15, 2014, the employer did not ensure that each employee engaged in framing work was protected from falling. Employees were exposed to falls of more than 25ft.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.