OSHA Inspection: PHOENIX STEEL

Issued

2019-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1563.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(iv): Employee(s) working in an aerial lift were sitting or climbing on the edge of the basket:  a) Bar Joists - Roof - Steel Structure: An employee was standing on the top edge of the articulated basket railing, on or about 9/13/18.

Issued

2019-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1563.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.757(e)(5): When construction loads were placed on steel joists, the employer did not ensure that the load was within 1 foot of the bearing surface of the joist end.      a) Bar Joists - Roof - Steel Structure: Employees were exposed to struck by hazards as bundles of metal decking were placed on the open web steel joist approximately 4 feet and greater away from the bearing points, on or about 9/13/18.

Issued

2019-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2188.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems.  a) Bar Joists - Roof - Steel Structure: An employee without any means of fall protection was engaged in steel erection work and exposed to fall of approximately 20 feet, on or about 9/13/18.