OSHA Inspection: BURHENN & GRUENIG HEATING, AC, SHEET METAL, INC.

Issued

2016-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4):  Ladders were used for purposes other than the purposes for which they were designed:     (a) Burhenn & Gruenig Heating, AC, Sheetmetal, Inc. @ 46594 W. 268th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57106:  On and prior to April 5, 2016,  the exposing employer allowed the top rung of a  Werner step ladder to be used as a step contrary to manufacturers instructions.  This hazard exposed the employee to falls from heights of approximately 6 feet.

Issued

2016-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a):  The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary, which would train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders and stairways:      (a)Burhenn & Gruenig Heating, AC, Sheetmetal, Inc. @ 46594 W. 268th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57106:  On and prior to April 5, 2015, the employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders to train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize hazards related to ladders.  This condition exposed the employees to a fall hazard of up to approximately 6 feet.      Abatement Note:  The employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained by a competent person in the following areas, as applicable:      (a)        The nature of fall hazards in the work area;      (b)        The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems to be used;      (c)        The proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling of all stairways and ladders;      (d)       The maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders; and      (e)        The standards contained in this subpart.