OSHA Inspection: GARCIA PROFESSIONAL DRYWALL INC.

Issued

Aug 31, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v):  A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:       a)  On July 19, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling while working from a Genie S-60 aerial lift platform without using personal fall protection.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 31, 2017

Abate by

Sep 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1):  Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:      a)  On July 19, 2017, employees performing carpentry work were exposed to fall hazards from an unprotected 4th floor deck.      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.