OSHA Inspection: ETCO SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was six or more feet (1.8m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest system:  (a) On or about May 25, 2016 and at times prior thereto an employee was exposed to fall hazards greater than 11 feet while disconnecting crane rigging from the top of an HVAC unit, where no fall protection was provided or used.  NOTE- Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2): The employer did not assure that each employee exposed to fall hazards was trained by a competent person qualified in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.503 (a)(2)(i) through (viii):  (a) On or about May 25, 2016 and at times prior thereto an employee was exposed to fall hazards greater than 11 feet from the top of an HVAC unit to the ground below, where untrained employees were unable to recognize or avoid the hazards, or to wear and use personal fall arrest systems.  NOTE- Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(13): The top or top step of a stepladder was used as a step:  (a) On or about May 25, 2016 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to fall hazards from a 10 foot ladder, while working from the ladder, and descending the ladder from an HVAC unit, where the top and top step were used.  NOTE- Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that each employee was trained by a competent person which would enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairs, and the procedures to follow to minimize those hazards.  (a) On or about May 25, 2016 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to fall hazards from a 10 foot ladder, while working from the ladder, and descending the ladder from an HVAC unit, where untrained employees were unable to recognize or avoid the hazards, or to use ladders.  NOTE- Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.