OSHA Inspection: BLAS RAMIREZ

Issued

2015-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.    Employees performing commercial sign maintenance were exposed to struck by hazards while employees transported tools and material to the second level when the employer failed to mandate the use of hard hats.      Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2015-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.  Note to paragraph (b)(2)(v): As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under 1926.502(e).    Employees performing commercial sign maintenance were exposed to a 14.5 foot fall and the employer failed to ensure that fall protection was utilized while operating the bucket truck.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2015-09-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    Employees performing commercial sign maintenance operations were exposed to a 14.5 foot fall and the employer failed to ensure that fall protection was utilized.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).