OSHA Inspection: TRI-STATE BUILDING SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Oct 17, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:     One Monarch Place: On or about September 20, 2016 employees were observed installing plywood covers over skylights on a low slope roof and were not protected from falls over 24 feet by use of personal fall restraint or personal fall arrest systems.    In the alternative:    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:    One Monarch Place: On or about September 20, 2016 employees were observed installing plywood covers over skylights on a low slope roof and were not protected from falls over 24 feet by use of guard rails, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems.    Specific abatement documentation that this violation has been corrected must be provided within 10 days of the abatement in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1).