OSHA Inspection: ESPINOZA WINDOWS AND DOORS

Issued

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

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:   West side of the apartment: On or about November 27, 2017, an employee without fall protection was exposed to fall hazards greater than 6 feet to the paved ground below, while removing and installing windows.

Issued

Dec 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder's length allows, the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface being access:   West side of the apartment : On or about November 27, 2017, employees were exposed to fall hazards, when using a ladder that was less than 3 feet above the upper landing surface, while gaining access to the roof.