OSHA Inspection: GEOVANY PAINTING

Issued

Jun 14, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $1,293 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.  On or about June 6, 2017, a painter was not provided any form of fall protection while performing exterior painting of window frame trim. Due to this condition, the painter was exposed to a twelve foot fall hazard while working from the front porch roof surface.

Issued

Jun 14, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  On or about June 6, 2017, the employer failed to provide training in fall hazard recognition and fall protection, or procedures for use to minimize fall hazards. Exterior painting activities were performed that exposed employees to a twelve foot fall hazard.

Issued

Jun 14, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b): Use.  The following requirements apply to the use of all ladders, including  job-made ladders, except as otherwise indicated:  29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i): Non-self-supporting ladders shall be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support).  a. On or about June 6, 2017, a 32 foot Werner extension ladder was used as access to the front porch roof structure to perform exterior painting. The ladder was used in an unsafe manner, in that, the angle of use exceeded the horizontal distance required by this part. The horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was eight feet and the working length of the ladder was approximately 14.4 feet; exceeding 3.6 feet which is one-quarter the working length of the ladder.  b. On or about June 6, 2017, a 24 foot Werner extension ladder was used to access second story windows to perform exterior painting. The ladder was used in an unsafe manner, in that, the angle of use exceeded the horizontal distance required by this part. The horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder was eight feet ten inches and the working length approximately 16 feet; exceeding four feet which is one-quarter the working length of the ladder.

Issued

Jun 14, 2017

Abate by

Jul 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a): The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.  29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained by a competent person in the following areas, as applicable:  29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii): The proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling of all stairways and ladders;  On or about June 6, 2017, the employer did not provide a training program for ladders, including hazard recognition related to ladder use and ladder inspection for unsafe conditions.