OSHA Inspection: PREMIER PLUMBING

Issued

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents:  On or about 4/22/2015 employees at the West Simsbury Post Office roofing project were exposed to eye injuries.  Employees were operating pneumatic nailers without eye protection.

Issued

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  On or about 04/22/2015 employees at the West Simsbury Post Office roofing project were exposed to approximately 12' falls.  Employees were engaged in roofing activities without fall protection.

Issued

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed:  On or about 4/22/2015 employees at the West Simsbury Post Office roofing project were exposed to approximately 12' falls.  Employees ladder did not extend at least three (3) feet above the upper landing.

Issued

2015-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(9): The area around the top and/or bottom of (a) ladder(s) was not kept clear:  On or about 04/22/2015 employees at the West Simsbury Post Office were exposed to tripping hazards.  Bottom of employees ladder was not kept clear.