OSHA Inspection: ERECTED STEEL PROS, INC.

Issued

2017-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $3250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems.    (a)Erected Steel Pros, Inc. at 45144 289th Street, Viborg, SD 57070:  On and before and prior to October 3, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was fifteen-feet (1.8m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. Employees were engaged in installing insulation and corrugated steel roofing panels without the use of a fall protection system. On October 3, 2017, an employee was moving steel corrugated roof deck panels on the roof, died as a result of falling 21-feet to the interior of the building under construction. This condition exposed the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 21-feet.

Issued

2017-11-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $3250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.761(b): The employer shall train each employee exposed to a fall hazard in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.      (a)Erected Steel Pros. Inc. at 45144 289th Street, Viborg, SD 57070: On or about and at times prior to October 3, 2017, the exposing employer did not ensure employees engaged in the installation of steel corrugated roof panels were appropriately trained on fall hazard identification, recognition and methods to guard against falling. On October 3, 2017, an employee fell approximately 21-feet and died as a result. This condition exposed the employees to a fall of approximately 21-feet.         Abatement Note: The following provisions supplement the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.21 regarding the hazards addressed in this subpart.        (a)Training personnel. Training required by this section shall be provided by a qualified person(s).         (b)Fall hazard training. The employer shall provide a training program for all employees exposed to fall hazards. The program shall include training and instruction in the following areas:         1)The recognition and identification of fall hazards in the work area;   2)The use and operation of guardrail systems (including perimeter safety cable systems), personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, fall restraint systems, safety net systems, and other protection to be used;   3)The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used;    4)The procedures to be followed to prevent falls to lower levels and through or into holes and openings in walking/working surfaces and walls; and    5)The fall protection requirements of this subpart.        (c) A qualified person means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.