OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

2018-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

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.    On or about June 11, 2018, employees were exposed to fall hazards when they performed work related to the installation of a badge reader system while walking  and working on elevated surfaces such as but not limited to a busduct and switchgear equipment higher than six feet without the use of fall protection.    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.