OSHA Inspection: JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP

Issued

Nov 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $11,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following to include guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall protection system.      a)  Building 1, Wood Roofs, 8B Area and Roof Jig:  On or about June 14, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees were walking on exposed ceiling joists in the vicinity of unprotected edges to install PVC sprinkler piping; exposing them to falls from 7.25 feet to 10 feet onto concrete ground.               Note* Abatement certification AND documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Nov 2, 2018

Abate by

Dec 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(i): Employer did not train employees on the nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them;   a)  Building 1, Wood Roofs, 8B Area,:  On or about June 14, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees did not receive adequate training on the fall hazards associated with their sprinkler fitting work associated with prefabrication building construction; exposing them to 7.25 feet to 10 feet falls.             Note* Abatement certification AND documentation ARE required for this item

Issued

Nov 2, 2018

Abate by

Jan 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) Building 1, Wood Roofs, 8B Area:  On or about June 13, 2018 and at times prior thereto; employees installed PVC sprinkler pipe from a height of 7.25 feet to 10 feet without fall protection, although the work area had not been evaluated for fall hazards by the controlling employer.    Note* Abatement certification AND documentation ARE required for this item.