OSHA Inspection: RAMCO ERECTORS, INC

Issued

Jun 24, 2015

Abate by

Jul 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $34,650 · Current $24,255 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems:    The employer does not ensure that employees are protected from falling while engaged in steel erection activities at heights greater than fifteen feet. This violation occurred on or about March 7, 2015, when employees were exposed to a fall hazard while installing metal sheeting on a roof at heights greater than 15 feet without a fall protection system.      Ramco Erectors, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 468958, citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order September 25, 2012, with respect to a workplace located behind 40930 FM 1774, Magnolia TX 77354    Ramco Erectors, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 316283266, citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order May 10, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 6672 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412.    Ramco Erectors, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314338930, citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order September 22, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 6006 I-45 North, Houston TX 77055.    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 all employees performing steel erection activities are protected from falling.