OSHA Inspection: SPARTAN MECHANICAL, LLC.

Issued

2017-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $1630.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(7): Ladders not specifically designed for such use were tied or fastened together to provide longer sections:  a)  On or about March 8, 2017 and at times prior to, employees performing work related to HVAC used two ladders (step and extension) fastened together as an extension ladder to gain access to an upper landing surface, exposing the employees to fall hazard of about 16 feet.

Issued

2017-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access.  a)  On or about March 8, 2017 and at times prior to, employees performing work related to HVAC used an extension ladder to gain access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface and the ladder was not secured at the top to provide a rigid support, exposing the employees to fall hazard of about 16 feet.

Issued

2017-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2716.00 · Current $1630.00 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:  a)  On or about March 8, 2017 and at times prior to, employees performing work related to HVAC used an extension ladder improperly set up to gain access to an upper landing surface.  The employees were not trained on ladder safety.