OSHA Inspection: E.M.B. ELECTRICAL INC.

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,142 · Current $2,199 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(6)(i): A snaphook not of the locking type was engaged (i) directly to webbing, rope or wire rope; (ii) to each other (iii) to a Dee-ring to which another snaphook or other connector is attached;(iv) to a horizontal lifeline; or (v) to any objectwhich is incompatibly shaped or dimensioned in relation to the snaphook such that unintentional disengagement could occur by the connected object being able to depress the snaphook keeper and release itself.  On the east side of the maintenance facility:  The snaphook for the fall protection lanyard was wrapped around and attached directly to the lanyard webbing. Employees engaged in electrical installation activities were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 18 feet.

Issued

Jul 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.   On the east side of the maintenance facility:  The railing of the Haulotte Group Articulated Lift was used as an anchorage point for fall protection. Employees engaged in electrical installation activities were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 18 feet.