OSHA Inspection: RADS WELDING CO.

Issued

Sep 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv):  Employee(s) working in an aerial lift were not standing firmly on the floor of the basket:      a)  On May 1, 2018, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 14.5 feet from the GJLG 450AJ aerial lift platform while climbing the guardrails of the basket to access the balcony.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 7, 2018

Abate by

Sep 13, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b):       a)  On May 1, 2018, employees engaged in balcony railing installation work were not protected from falling while working at an elevation of approximately 14.5 feet above the pavement.    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.