OSHA Inspection: ALLOY SLING CHAINS, INC. DBA ASC INDUSTRIES

Issued

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9282.00 · Current $4641.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(a): Scaffolds used in general industry did not meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds):    a) On or about December 31, 2018, the employer did not ensure that the metal box used in conjunction with a forklift to elevate employees up to 14 feet met the requirements for scaffolds outlined in 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L.  The metal box was designed to contain debris not personnel.  Employees were thereby exposed to fall hazards of approximately 14 feet.

Issued

2019-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface:   a) On or about December 31, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees lifted in a metal box by forklifts up to 14 feet above the floor level were protected by an adequate guardrail system.  The top edge of each side of the metal box measured approximately 32 inches in height, which is less than the required 42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches). Employees were thereby exposed to fall hazards of approximately 14 feet.