OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN BRICK CONTRACTORS INC.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1934.00 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)    Southern Brick Contractors, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond: On or about 02/04/15, employees on a canopy 19' 4" from the ground were not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard.    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.