OSHA Inspection: THE OPEN DOOR SHELTER, INC.

Issued

2015-10-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while using a fiberglass extension ladder:     WORKSITE: The employer did not ensure through providing instruction, training and visual observation that the Louisville Model L3121-20, Type 1 20-foot fiberglass extension ladder that was used by an employee to access the roof was set up properly, such as (but not limited to) placing on firm foundation/surface, positively securing, and extending the side rails at least 3 feet above the landing surface to prevent from accidental displacement while being used.    On or about May 7, 2015, the above ladder was displaced while an employees was climbing up the ladder to access the roof, and the employee fell 12-1/2 feet to the ground and sustained multiple injuries from the incident.

Issued

2015-10-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): Basic Requirement. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.    WORKPLACE: The employer failed to report the incident within 24 hours after an employee was hospitalized due to a job-related injury that occurred on/about May 07, 2015.