OSHA Inspection: OLYMPIC SIGNS INC.

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 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 installing a commercial sign were exposed to struck by hazards while employees moved tools and material to the second level from the first level.  The employer failed to mandate the use of hard hats.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 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).  An employee performing installation of a sign at a commercial property was exposed to a fall of 18.3' when the employer failed to ensure a fall arrest system was used when working from an aerial lift.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 20, 2016

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 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 the installation of a sign at a commercial property were exposed to a 18.3' fall when the employer failed to ensure fall protection was utilized.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).