OSHA Inspection: KD STEEL SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2016-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $3741.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1):  Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems.    a)  On August 30, 2016, employees engaged in steel erection activity were not protected from fall hazards of approximately 40 feet to the ground.    b)  On August 30, 2016, employees engaged in steel erection activity were not protected from fall hazards of approximately 40 feet to the ground while working in the hoist area.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2016-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $3741.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(b)(1): Each connector was not protected in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section from fall hazards of more than two stories or 30 feet (9.1 m) above a lower level, whichever is less:     a)  On August 30, 2016, employees engaged in placing and connecting structural members of the building were not protected from fall hazards of up to approximately 50 feet to the ground.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.