OSHA Inspection: RRS ENTERPRISES, LLC

Issued

Mar 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,878 · Current $2,439 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.     a. On or about March 09, 2018, employees engaged in construction activities at the above referenced worksite were working in areas requiring personal protective equipment to safeguard against falling/flying debris, and overhead hazards associated with aerial lift operations. Employer failed to ensure employees wore hard hats. Employees were thereby exposed to struck-by hazards likely to cause head injuries.      There is no abatement certification of documentation required for this item.

Issued

Mar 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,252 · Current $1,626 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.     a.  On or about March 09, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, employees working in an aerial lift were not properly attached to the boom or basket by the use of a lanyard, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with a fall of more than fifteen (15) feet.     There is no abatement certification of documentation required for this item.

Issued

Mar 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,382 · Current $5,691 Reduced

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.  On or about March 09, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee using an aerial lift to access a next higher walking/working surface (roof) was not protected from fall hazards of approximately 20' while access/egress to the walking/working surface occurred.    The employer, RRS Enterprises, LLC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1174206, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/19/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12205.    Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Mar 16, 2018

Abate by

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,504 · Current $3,252 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.  On or about March 09, 2018, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee using an aerial lift to access a next higher walking/working surface (roof) was not trained in to recognize fall hazards in a construction setting, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with falls.    The employer, RRS Enterprises, LLC. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1174206, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/19/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12205.    Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).