OSHA Inspection: SLB CARPENTRY SERVICES LLC

Issued

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,690 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(6): Ladders were used on surfaces which were not stable and level:    Jobsite:  The Werner D1224-2 24-foot Type II Aluminum D-Rung portable extension ladder used by an employee to gain access to trim window was placed on unstable and uneven surface.    On or about May 17, 2016, the above ladder was displaced while the employee was descending the ladder, and the employee sustained possible spinal injuries from the incident.

Issued

Aug 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,672 · Current $1,860 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(15): Ladder(s) were not inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and/or after an occurrence that could have affected their safe use:      Jobsite: The Werner L-2124 40-foot Type II portable aluminum extension ladder, having cracked rung and bottom rail and used by an employee to install window trims was not inspected by a competent person for visible defects.

Issued

Aug 9, 2016

Abate by

Aug 26, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,450 Reduced

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:    Jobsite:  The employees using portable extension ladders during the window trim tasks were not provided with information and training on the ladder safety issues.