OSHA Inspection: ARROW CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Nov 27, 2017

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.   Workers were observed engaged in commercial construction activities painting an existing structure. Workers were exposed to fall hazards and regular and frequent inspections by a competent person were not conducted to ensure that the jobsite, materials, and equipment such as fall protection systems were maintained and utilized in a safe manner.

Issued

Nov 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v): A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.  Note to paragraph (b)(2)(v): As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under 1926.502(e).   A worker utilized a Haulotte Biljax articulating, extensible, boom aerial lift to paint the exterior trim of an existing commercial structure.  Worker was exposed to a fall hazard from a height of 32.0 feet in that the worker was not attached to the basket or mast.

Issued

Nov 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.   A worker was standing on the 6/12 sloped roof area painting the exterior trim of an existing commercial structure. The worker was exposed to fall hazards from a height of 24.0 feet in that the worker was not utilizing a proper fall protection system.

Issued

Nov 27, 2017

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $0 Reduced

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.    A worker was standing on the 6/12 sloped, roof area painting the exterior trim of an existing commercial structure.  Worker was exposed to fall hazards from a height of 24.0 feet in that the worker was not properly trained in fall protection criteria.

Issued

Nov 27, 2017

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:   (i)The nature of fall hazards in the work area;  (ii)The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems to be used;  (iii)The proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling of all stairways and ladders;  (iv)The maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders and  (v)The standards contained in this subpart.    A worker was engaged in commercial construction activities painting the exterior trim on an existing structure. The worker utilized a Werner  24.0 and 32.0 foot extension ladder as a means of access and egress. The 24.0 extension ladder utilized to access and egress the upper roof area was not 3.0 feet above the landing surface area.  Worker was exposed to a fall hazards in that the worker was not properly trained in ladder safety criteria.

Issued

Nov 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.    A worker was engaged in commercial construction activities painting the exterior trim on an existing structure. The worker utilized a Werner  24.0 and 32.0 foot extension ladder as a means of access and egress. The 24.0 extension ladder utilized to access and egress the upper roof areas.  Worker who utilized the ladder was exposed to fall hazards in that the worker was not properly trained in ladder safety criteria.